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#1 - Santa Rita Prickly Pear cactus with yellow-peach bloom, pink buds and purple spined pads in sunlight

#2 - Large Santa Rita prickly pear cactus with purple pads growing in a wide container in a gravel desert yard

#3 - Santa Rita prickly pear cactus with purple-tinged pads and pink flower buds edged in golden spines

#4 - Santa Rita Prickly Pear Cactus shrub in a black nursery pot with purple-tinged blue-green pads at a desert nursery

Santa Rita Prickly Pear cactus with yellow-peach bloom, pink buds and purple spined pads in sunlight

Large Santa Rita prickly pear cactus with purple pads growing in a wide container in a gravel desert yard

Santa Rita prickly pear cactus with purple-tinged pads and pink flower buds edged in golden spines

Santa Rita Prickly Pear Cactus Shrub

Name: Santa Rita Prickly Pear Cactus Shrub
Brand: Trees.com
Availability: OutOfStock

Opuntia santa-rita

Beautiful blue-gray pads that deepen in color during cooler weather

Excellent choice for drought-tolerant landscaping

Perfect for xeriscaping, container planting, or desert themes

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Vibrant, purple-tinted pads that thrive in arid conditions

The Santa Rita Prickly Pear Cactus Shrub is a striking addition to any garden, particularly in hot, dry climates. Its standout feature is the beautiful purple-tinted pads that truly shine in cooler temperatures, creating a delightful visual contrast against the greens of other plants. This unique coloration not only enhances the aesthetic appeal of your landscape but makes it a noteworthy focal point in desert-themed gardens or xeriscaped areas.

Planting this cactus shrub contributes to sustainable landscaping, as it's well-suited for drought conditions and requires minimal care. Its low maintenance nature means you can spend less time worrying about watering and more time enjoying the vibrant landscape it creates. Whether you’re looking to enhance your garden or seeking an attractive container plant, the Santa Rita Prickly Pear offers beauty and resilience that makes it an excellent choice.

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Product Details

Drought Tolerant

Mature Height:	2-3 ft.
Mature Width:	3-4 ft.
Sunlight:	Full Sun
Bloom Season(s):	Spring Blooming
Botanical Name:	Opuntia santa-rita
Does Not Ship To:	AK, AZ, HI
Grows Well In Zones:	7-10 outdoors