Purple Prickly Pear Size:24"/25 Gallon which significantly stresses young trees

which significantly stresses young trees and demands intense irrigation management to prevent fatal heat stress

A collector favorite for modern desert gardens

Its uncommon availability and distinctive form make it a conversation piece in curated succulent gardens

Plant it 30–35 feet from structures to allow full spread without crowding

and it shrugs off full sun and reflected heat

Purple Prickly Pear Size:24"/25 Gallon which significantly stresses young treesArizona's Most Colorful Native Cactus Purple Pads Year Round The Purple Prickly Pear (Opuntia santa rita) is the showstopper of the prickly pear family and one of the most eye catching native cacti you can plant in a Phoenix landscape. Its broad, flat pads shift from blue green to deep purple under cold or drought stress meaning you get stunning color exactly when your garden needs it most. Growing just 23 feet tall and spreading 35 feet wide, this