{"product_id":"prickly-pear-santa-rita-5-gallon","title":"Prickly Pear 'Purple Santa Rita' - 5 Gallon - #14453","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThriving in the hot and arid regions of North America, particularly in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas, the Purple Prickly Pear or Opuntia violacea flourishes in well-drained soils and harsh environments, making it a valuable asset for landscape architects seeking low-maintenance and resilient plant choices in xeriscapes and water-wise designs. It's blue to purple colored pads are a stand out in the garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Purple Prickly Pear boasts a visually striking architectural form, featuring unique flattened pads, called cladodes, that resemble paddles. These vibrant purple-pink pads, covered in fine spines and glochids (tiny hair-like prickles), add a touch of captivating desert flair to landscapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt basks in the desert sun! To thrive and showcase its full potential, the Purple Prickly Pear requires ample sunlight, ideally at least six hours daily. Once established, this drought-tolerant succulent thrives with minimal water, making it an ideal water-wise landscaping choice. The purple color in Opuntia violacea \"Santa Rita\" prickly pear cactus is a stress response to cool and dry conditions, like drought or cold weather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"comp-ly8s4kes\" class=\"HcOXKn c9GqVL QxJLC3 lq2cno YQcXTT comp-ly8s4kes wixui-rich-text\" data-testid=\"richTextElement\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font_2 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eUSDA Zone Range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"comp-ly8s5ehd\" class=\"HcOXKn c9GqVL QxJLC3 lq2cno YQcXTT comp-ly8s5ehd wixui-rich-text\" data-testid=\"richTextElement\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_7 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e9 to 11\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"comp-ly8scifu\" class=\"HcOXKn c9GqVL QxJLC3 lq2cno YQcXTT comp-ly8scifu wixui-rich-text\" data-testid=\"richTextElement\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font_2 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eMature Height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"comp-ly8sczz5\" class=\"HcOXKn c9GqVL QxJLC3 lq2cno YQcXTT comp-ly8sczz5 wixui-rich-text\" data-testid=\"richTextElement\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_7 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e6 to 8 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"comp-ly8sdun0\" class=\"HcOXKn c9GqVL QxJLC3 lq2cno YQcXTT comp-ly8sdun0 wixui-rich-text\" data-testid=\"richTextElement\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font_2 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eFlower Color\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"comp-ly8sem3w\" class=\"HcOXKn c9GqVL QxJLC3 lq2cno YQcXTT comp-ly8sem3w wixui-rich-text\" data-testid=\"richTextElement\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_7 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eLemon yellow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"comp-lyeqxm6e\" class=\"HcOXKn c9GqVL QxJLC3 lq2cno YQcXTT comp-lyeqxm6e wixui-rich-text\" data-testid=\"richTextElement\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font_2 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eElevation Range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"comp-lyeqxvpk\" class=\"HcOXKn c9GqVL QxJLC3 lq2cno YQcXTT comp-lyeqxvpk wixui-rich-text\" data-testid=\"richTextElement\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_7 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eto 5500 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"comp-ly8scsb3\" class=\"HcOXKn c9GqVL QxJLC3 lq2cno YQcXTT comp-ly8scsb3 wixui-rich-text\" data-testid=\"richTextElement\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font_2 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eMature Width\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"comp-ly8sdh3r\" class=\"HcOXKn c9GqVL QxJLC3 lq2cno YQcXTT comp-ly8sdh3r wixui-rich-text\" data-testid=\"richTextElement\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_7 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e8 to 10 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"comp-lyer0dc4\" class=\"HcOXKn c9GqVL QxJLC3 lq2cno YQcXTT comp-lyer0dc4 wixui-rich-text\" data-testid=\"richTextElement\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font_2 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"comp-lyer0kyq\" class=\"HcOXKn c9GqVL QxJLC3 lq2cno YQcXTT comp-lyer0kyq wixui-rich-text\" data-testid=\"richTextElement\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_7 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eCactus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeaver Tail\u003cbr\u003eOpuntia purpletail\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Civano Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47076507189534,"sku":"225905BP","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0823\/1252\/8158\/files\/26975f_0592c5dd263b4aea834918aabc48bcbf_mv2.webp?v=1740770240","url":"https:\/\/curtiscountrystore.myshopify.com\/products\/prickly-pear-santa-rita-5-gallon","provider":"Curtis Country Store, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}