Opuntia macrocentra violacea |
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Prickly Pear |
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Description
This plant grows 4' tall and 4' wide and has greyish-green leaf pads that tint purple when it gets really cold out. It produces yellow flowers with red centers that bloom in late spring.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Succulent, Cactus
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Grey Green, Light Green, Purple, Red
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.