Small Flower Pawpaw (Asimina parviflora) Nectar Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia humifusa)

Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia humifusa) is a hardy long-lived perennial known for its striking beauty and will add a unique versatile touch to your garden

It is native to Florida and most of tropical America

It is also the larval host for the Florida white and Great Southern White

It is the host plant for the Gulf Fritillary

Seeds can be collected after the blooms expire and the florets are about to drop

Small Flower Pawpaw (Asimina parviflora) Nectar Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia humifusa)Small Flower Pawpaw (Asimina parviflora), a long lived perennial tree that features small, brownish purple, six petaled flowers that bloom from April to May, adding a touch of elegance to any garden. This perennial tree can reach up to 15 feet tall and 10 feet wide, providing ample space for small mammals and birds to harvest its fruit. The Small Flower Pawpaw thrives in loose, moist sandy soil and requires partial shade when first planted. In