desert plants

Purple Prickly Pear

Opuntia santa-rita

Pricing Tier:

$$

Growth Rate:

Moderate

Water Needs:

Low

Sunlight:

Full sun

Size at Maturity:

3–5 ft tall and wide

Plant Highlights:

  • Stunning purple-tinted pads (especially in winter or drought)
  • Yellow flowers with red centers in spring
  • Low maintenance and striking year-round color
  • Requires little water once established
  • Can be used in both naturalistic and formal designs
(480) 600-6343