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Opuntia santa-rita

Purple prickly pear

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Information by: Mary Irish        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Shrublike cactus grows at a moderate rate to 4' x 5'. Pads are green-purple turning more purple with cold or dry weather. Small tan spines line the pads. Striking yellow flowers appear on the tips of pads in the spring. Accepts reflected heat. Native to the Sonoran and Chihuahuan deserts.

 

Plant Type

Cactus

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green, Purple

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Be sure to fix all leaks promptly no matter how small they may seem.