Prickly Pear 'Santa Rita' Size:1 Gallon making them a vital food

making them a vital food source for local wildlife

you’ll see its pinkish-tinged stems and clusters of purplish-bronze flowers sprouting in 3-inch long racemes above the greenery

well-drained sandy soils common to the Pinewoods

though it can also manage some light shade

outdoor plants will bloom somewhere between the tenth and 25th year

Prickly Pear 'Santa Rita' Size:1 Gallon making them a vital foodOpuntia violacea santa rita 'Santa Rita' is a delightful blue prickly pear known for its beautiful lemon yellow flowers and striking long black spines. When it experiences a bit of drought or cold, it transforms into a stunning glowing purple. All prickly pears absolutely thrive in hot, dry summers, require very little water, and can tolerate some chill. In the lovely Sonoran desert where it originates, this plant gracefully endures winter frost and