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Opuntia violacea var.macrocentra
Black Spine Violet Opuntia
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Description
This plant grows 4' tall and 4' wide; it has grayish green leaf pads that tint purple when it gets really cold. It produces yellow flowers with red centers that bloom in late spring.
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Thorns/Spines
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.