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Texas Tough approved plant

Prickly Pear Purple

Opuntia macrocentra

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Purple prickly pear with pads that deepen to violet in cold or stress, plus yellow flowers with red centers. Native Texas drama.

Landscape use

Native xeriscape, wildlife gardens, rock gardens, security plantings.

Care

Full sun, lean soil, scarce water. Extremely drought tough. Handle with tongs — glochids and spines. Avoid wet clay.

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