Prickly pears, classified as Opuntia, are well-suited to dry and arid ... What's more, in the right conditions, they will flower and fruit, producing colorful blooms during spring and summer.

The prickly pear cactus (Opuntia) is a massive genus with over 150 known species of paddle-shaped cacti that produce gorgeous flowers. Depending on the variety, the colors may be bright shades of ...