Purple Prickly Pear

Opuntia Santa-Rita Tubac™

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Overview

The Opuntia santa-rita 'Tubac', or Purple Prickly Pear, is a drought-tolerant cactus reaching 4-5 ft in height and spread. Notable for its purple-tinged, round, flat pads and vibrant yellow flowers, this striking specimen adds a burst of color and unique texture to xeriscapes. Spines provide a deterrent against wildlife, and it thrives in full sun with minimal maintenance. Hardy in zones 8-11 with excellent drainage.

Sun FullWater Very LowZones 9–11Climate Arid, Subtropical

Purple Prickly Pear (Opuntia Santa-Rita Tubac™) — Notable for its purple-tinged

Purple Prickly Pear (Opuntia Santa-Rita Tubac™) — Notable for its purple-tinged

Purple Prickly Pear (Opuntia Santa-Rita Tubac™) — making it well-suited for xeriscape gardens or arid landscapes

Purple Prickly Pear (Opuntia Santa-Rita Tubac™) — When incorporating this specimen into a garden

Purple Prickly Pear (Opuntia Santa-Rita Tubac™) — it is crucial to provide ample space around it to avoid contact with its spines

Purple Prickly Pear (Opuntia Santa-Rita Tubac™) — ensuring a safe yet engaging garden experience for your client

Purple Prickly Pear (Opuntia Santa-Rita Tubac™) — is a drought-tolerant cactus reaching 4-5 ft in height and spread

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Very Low
USDA zones: 9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Cactaceae
Climate: Arid, Subtropical

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Purple Prickly Pear (Opuntia Santa-Rita Tubac™) — a characteristic inherent to many cacti

Purple Prickly Pear (Opuntia Santa-Rita Tubac™) — Notable for its purple-tinged

Purple Prickly Pear (Opuntia Santa-Rita Tubac™) — making it well-suited for xeriscape gardens or arid landscapes

Purple Prickly Pear (Opuntia Santa-Rita Tubac™) — When incorporating this specimen into a garden

Purple Prickly Pear (Opuntia Santa-Rita Tubac™) — it is crucial to provide ample space around it to avoid contact with its spines

Purple Prickly Pear (Opuntia Santa-Rita Tubac™) — ensuring a safe yet engaging garden experience for your client

Purple Prickly Pear (Opuntia Santa-Rita Tubac™) — is a drought-tolerant cactus reaching 4-5 ft in height and spread

Purple Prickly Pear (Opuntia Santa-Rita Tubac™) — flat pads and vibrant yellow flowers

Purple Prickly Pear (Opuntia Santa-Rita Tubac™) — this striking specimen adds a burst of color and unique texture to xeriscapes

Purple Prickly Pear (Opuntia Santa-Rita Tubac™) — Spines provide a deterrent against wildlife, and it thrives in full sun with minimal maintenance

Purple Prickly Pear (Opuntia Santa-Rita Tubac™) — Hardy in zones 8-11 with excellent drainage

Purple Prickly Pear (Opuntia Santa-Rita Tubac™) — recognized scientifically as Opuntia santa-rita 'Tubac™'

Purple Prickly Pear (Opuntia Santa-Rita Tubac™) — brings a unique color palette and structural form to your landscape design

Purple Prickly Pear (Opuntia Santa-Rita Tubac™) — The Opuntia santa-rita 'Tubac'

Purple Prickly Pear (Opuntia Santa-Rita Tubac™) — This coloration is most vibrant when the pads are stressed

Purple Prickly Pear (Opuntia Santa-Rita Tubac™) — with a similar spread of 3 to 5 feet

Purple Prickly Pear (Opuntia Santa-Rita Tubac™) — Its broad, flat pads are typically about 6 to 12 inches long and adorned with evenly spaced spines

Purple Prickly Pear (Opuntia Santa-Rita Tubac™) — you'll appreciate the plant's low maintenance and drought tolerance

Purple Prickly Pear (Opuntia Santa-Rita Tubac™) — It prefers full sunlight and thrives in well-draining soils

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