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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:

Dig-up patches of weeds and undesirable grasses from turf areas.

Use water to grow the turf you want, not the weeds you don't want! Once you have eliminated what you don't want, add sod or over-seed to repair the bare areas.