Prickly Pear 'Blind' Berries dark green leaves and stems

dark green leaves and stems

and dry conditions

beautifully adorned with salmon overtones and charming gold eyes

denser growth or may be curtailed by pruning or mowing

the colors can vary

Prickly Pear 'Blind' Berries dark green leaves and stemsOpuntia rufida The Blind Prickly Pear is a delightful, large shrub or tree like plant with lovely blue green pads that grow in several branches and often feature a charming trunk. While it has no spines, its joints are adorned with many evenly spaced areoles, each sporting a variety of tiny reddish glochids. In the spring to early summer, you'll be greeted by stunning pale yellow flowers that gradually shift to a warm golden yellow or orange as they