Description:
Opuntia santa-rita, commonly known as the Santa Rita prickly pear, is a bushy succulent shrub native to the southwestern United States and Mexico. It features striking reddish or violet-purple pads and bright yellow flowers that bloom from April through August. This frost-hardy plant can grow up to 6-8 feet tall and 3 meters wide, thriving in full sun or partial shade. It requires regular watering in summer and dry conditions in winter, making it suitable for USDA zones 6-10.
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- [1] Opuntia Santa Rita pad cutting: Planet Desert. Visit Source
- [2] Opuntia Santa Rita: Planet Desert. Visit Source
- [3] Opuntia Santa Rita Prickly Pear: Planet Desert. Visit Source
- [4] Opuntia Santa Rita pad cutting: Planet Desert. Visit Source
- [5] Opuntia Santa Rita: Planet Desert. Visit Source
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Last Updated June 29, 2025