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Cow's Tongue, Angel's Wing Cactus
Opuntia engelmannii var. linguiformis
Give this plant plenty of room, plant away from walkways, driveways and patios. Grows quickly and covers a lot of area. Attractive purple fruits set late in the summer, valued by wildlife. Synonyms: Opuntia lindheimeri var. linguiformis, Opuntia linguiformis.
- Plant type: Cactus
- Maintenance level: Low
- Water requirement: Low
- Sun exposure: Full
- Height range: 4–8 Feet
- Width range: 6–10 Feet
- Growth rate: Medium
- Seasonal habit: Evergreen
- Flower color: Yellow, Orange
- Flower season: Spring, Summer
- Fruit color: Purple
- Fruit season: Summer
- Design style: Thorns/Spines
- Hardiness cold tolerance: 10 °F
- Soil preference: Sand, Rocky, Well Drained, Dry
- Canopy value: 50 ft²
- Native location: Central Texas
- PH preference: Alkaline/Basic
- Sunset zones: 10, 11, 12, 13
- USDA hardiness zone: 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b
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