Common names:
Joseph's Coat
Prickly Pear
Irish Mittens

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Grass/Grass-like
Life cycle:Perennial
Sun Requirements:Partial or Dappled Shade
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 6b
Fruit:Showy
Flowers:Showy
Suitable Locations:Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree
Terrariums
Uses:Cut Flower
Suitable for miniature gardens
Edible Parts:Flowers
Resistances:Deer Resistant
Flood Resistant
Propagation: Seeds:Provide darkness: m xwberyte ameee tde osaeonmrgt s eiyllS
Days to germinate: 8-º68º6
Can handle transplanting
Propagation: Other methods:Cuttings: Stem: dagauaeddndreymvllIpssudlpsp 0hofoo nt a yludwsrnietrry nalan f;bfac ioe itmnt 1s
Containers:Needs excellent drainage in pots
Conservation status:Near Threatened (NT)

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Lots of buds! by purpleinopp Aug 24, 2022 10:01 AM 0

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