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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
  • Canopy value: 50 ft²
  • 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
  • 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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