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submitted 6 months ago by quercus@slrpnk.net to c/nolawns@slrpnk.net

So many flower buds!

This is full sun between a brick wall and concrete pathway. Sandy clay, soil is wet in the winter and turns into pottery during the summer. What was four pads four years ago now covers 6 sq feet! Doesn't get much higher than a foot tall and edible.

Here's some flowers from last June:

Eastern Prickly Pear, Opuntia humifusa, is native to Eastern North America. Best for people who enjoy playing the game operation!

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[-] quercus@slrpnk.net 2 points 5 months ago

Update! Today's blooms:

All of my neighbors have grass on these narrow strips, maybe these cheery yellows will inspire them to plant some flowers instead.

this post was submitted on 16 May 2024
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