Opuntia violacea 'Tubac' |
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Santa Rita Prickly Pear 'Tubac' |
This cactus will grow at a moderate rate to 4' x 6'. Yellow blossoms appear late spring. Pads are unique. They are rich purple in winter, during warmer months they are soft blue-grey. Quite spiny. Needs full sun, and good drainage. Good in transition or arid zone.
Plant Type
Succulent, Cactus
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Blue Green, Purple
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Purple
Fruit Season
Summer
Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.
Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.
Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.