Hardiness Zone: 8-11
Height: 6-8′
Spread: 8-10′
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Foliage: Turquoise Blue
Flower: Yellow
Water Usage: Low

Santa Rita Prickly Pear Cactus combines iconic form with stunning color. The turquoise blue pads grow in attractive geometric mounds and become tinged with vibrant purple in cool weather. The bright yellow flowers are attractive to hummingbirds and other pollinators. Beautiful in dry gardens and containers, Santa Rita Prickly Pear is very sensitive to wet conditions and benefits from a coarse well drained soil. Plant away from high traffic areas. Although it does not have long spines, Santa Rita Prickly Pear should be handled carefully with newspaper or disposable gloves to prevent contact with its short glochid spines.