Opuntia phaeacantha
New Mexico Prickly Pear, Prickly Pear Cactus, Purple Fruited Prickly Pear
Family: Cactaceae Cactus
| Type | Perennial, succulent |
| USDA Hardiness range | 9A - 11 |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Bloom color | Yellow |
| Bloom time | Early Spring |
| Water needs | Dry |
| Landscape uses | Container, ground cover, rock garden |
| Height | 12" to 39" / 30cm to 100cm |
| Spread | n/a |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Leaf color | n/a |
| Fruit color | Red |
| Soil pH requirements | Neutral, slightly alkaline |
| Soil type | Sandy |
| Form | Irregular or sprawling |
| Attributes and features | Native to North America |