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Opuntia macrocentra violacea

Prickly Pear

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Description

This plant grows 4' tall x 4' wide and has grayish/green leaf pads that tint purple when it gets really cold out. It produces yellow flowers with red centers that bloom in late spring.

 

Plant Type

Succulent, Cactus

Height Range

1-3'

Width Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Grey Green, Light Green, Purple, Red

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

Spanish

Accenting Features

Silhouette

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Patio, Raised Planter, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Fire Resistant

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.