Prickly Pear 'Santa Rita' Berries carefully dried

carefully dried

growing up to around 4

although it looks delicate

The bright tubular yellow flowers rise elegantly above the leafy clump on tall flower stalks

Prickly Pear 'Santa Rita' Berries carefully driedOpuntia 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