Opuntia violacea 'Santa Rita'

(Blue Blade Cactus)

evergreen

• hardy
• reflective heat, sun
• dry, drought resistant
• slow growing.
• Sprawling grows to 2-3' tall, grows on upper edge of desert purple color heightened during stress, Excellent color feature.
• Yellow bloom, purple fruit (edible), suseptible to rodent dammage, bads are tinged purple, a few spines on upper margin soft pads glochyds, plant in well drained soil.
• Low maintenance, Needs occasional watering.
• Small shrub sized cactus used for wide screening and bank covers.
• accent, desert.