Prickly Pear Purple
Opuntia macrocentra
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.



