Given that my house was constructed in a semi-arid corner of the valley, on what is more of a pile of rocks than a patch of soil, prickly pear cactus is not a bad choice for my “yard.”
Incorporating
native prickly pear cactus into my water-efficient yard offers multiple
benefits. These plants thrive in dry climates, minimizing water usage and
maintenance. Best of all, in June, the cacti put forth vibrant flowers, which
add visual appeal and attract pollinators like bees and butterflies.
Not
everyone is keen on a yard like mine, but I appreciate the fact that I can walk
away without watering everything and know that my native plants will be alive
and well when I return. I am sharing a photograph of a cactus in bloom and a
patch of scarlet globemallow, another native plant I have allowed to populate
near my house.
A
Prickly Pear at the Front of my House
Scarlet
Globemallow
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