Opuntia santa-rita 'Tubac'
Purple Prickly Pear Tubac
Description
This cactus will grow at a moderate rate to 4' x 6'. Yellow blossoms appear late spring. Pads are unique. They are rich purple in winter, during warmer months they are soft blue-grey. Quite spiny. Needs full sun, and good drainage. Good in transition or arid zone.
Plant Type
Succulent, Cactus
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Blue Green, Purple
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Purple
Fruit Season
Summer
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Moderate, Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Background, Shrub Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, With Rocks
Special Uses
Filler, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.