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Description
types of prickly pear cactus Opuntia violaceaOpuntia violacea (syn. Opuntia santa rita) Purple prickly pear Purple Prickly Pear is one of the most popular types of Prickly Pear used in the Southwest because of its durability and beauty. These have a naturally wide distribution in several areas of the Sonoran and Chihuahuan deserts but they are only common in some places. The purple color on the pads will become more pronounced due to drought stress or during periods of cold weather. Pads are
Opuntia violacea (syn. Opuntia santa-rita) - Purple prickly pear
Purple Prickly Pear is one of the most popular types of Prickly Pear used in the Southwest because of its durability and beauty. These have a naturally wide distribution in several areas of the Sonoran and Chihuahuan deserts but they are only common in some places. The purple color on the pads will become more pronounced due to drought stress or during periods of cold weather. Pads are typically gray-green, with some purple hues, and can have a few long spines but all pads have numerous brown to black glochids. Plants ship bare root. Cuttings have no roots.
Growth Guide
These key details will help you understand how your plant will grow and what conditions bring out its best.
Exposure: Full to part sun
Watering: Low
Mature Height: 2-4 feet
Mature Width: 2-5 feet
Ships: Bare root Why bare root?
Plant Highlights
A quick snapshot of what makes this plant stand out.
Easy To Grow
Fast Growing
Good For Pots
Cold Hardy
Fire Resistant
Deer Resistant
Where To Plant
USDA Hardiness Zones show which plants thrive in your climate based on average winter lows. The lower the number, the colder the region. Use the map below to find your zone and choose plants that will grow successfully year after year.
Hardiness Zone: 7-11 (USDA)
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