Opuntia Santa Rita
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Santa Rita Prickly Pear
| Evergreen-Deciduous | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Overall Mature Size | Medium |
| Mature Height & Spread | 4' x 6' |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Water | Low water |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Bloom Time | Spring, Summer |
| Special Features | Deer Resistant, Low Water Use |
| Container Sizes | #1, #5, #15 |
| Natural Growth Habit | Columnar |
| Sunset Garden Zones | 2, 3, 7-24 |
| Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone | 8-11 |
| Plant Type | Succulent |
Opuntia Santa Rita another of the prickly pear cacti bears large yellow flowers that rest on the outer edges of the plant’s spine covered pads. During winter these pads turn an attractive purple color and then return to soft blue gray when warmer weather arrives. Opuntia Santa Rita like many of the prickly pear cacti provides year-round beauty especially in dry landscapes. Santa Rita is quite suitable for container growing as well.
