Native To Manitoba.  The bright sunny blooms of this native cactus are fantastic and arrive in early summer on top stems viciously covered with fine spikes. It likes sandy soils and works great in dry sunny beds. Try it under the eaves next to the house where it�s dry but gets lots of sun and reflected heat. This cactus can be used to create a barrier against unwanted foot traffic that�s guaranteed to divert most four legged creatures.