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Opuntia 'Santa Rita'

Santa Rita Prickly Pear

A staple of any xeric landscape design. Large, beautiful yellow flowers rest on the outer edges of fleshy succulent pads. In cool weather or in periods of stress the pads turn a rich purple. The rest of the year the pads will feature a pleasing blue-gray tone. Incredibly hardy, it is an excellent choice for year-round beauty in the arid-desert landscape.

  • Succulent pads turn a rich purple in cool weather
  • Yellow blooms in the spring
  • Radiant heat and drought tolerant