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Opuntia basilaris hyb. 'Baby Rita'
BABY RITA PRICKLY PEAR
This is our very own hybrid in which we captured the beauty and brilliance of the intensely carmen colored flowers of the beavertail cactus in a small padded, purple skinned prickly pear. Whereas the true beavertail cannot be successfully grown in cooler coastal areas, this little wonder thrives from the coast to the heart of the inland deserts, and even into high altitude mountain areas where hardiness to 0 degrees is required! Never grows taller than about 8" and spreads along the ground in a loose mound to 2 feet wide. Covered with brilliant flowers in the spring, and the overall purple color of the plant lasts through all seasons, becoming very intense in winter. Most Opuntias grow too big, and are not suitable for most gardens, which is why this tiny little "minnie" is such a breath of fresh air!
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