Folks, for those of you who want a cactus that truly stands out, ‘Saucy’ Opuntia is an amazing choice. This paddle cactus offers year-round interest with a gorgeous display of color. Its green pads take on beautiful purple tints and markings, especially in the cooler months, adding a unique, “saucy” look to your landscape. In the spring, you’ll be treated to a fantastic show of soft pink flowers that seem to explode from the paddles. This is a low-growing cactus, reaching a manageable size of about 2 feet wide, so it’s a great fit for rock gardens, low borders, or even a patio container. Plant it in a spot that receives full sunat least six hours a dayand make sure the soil is well-draining. While it does have the classic, fine barbed glochids common to most prickly pears, it lacks the large, thorny spines, which is a nice feature. Its rugged nature and fine bristles make it naturally resistant to deer and rabbits, so you can enjoy its unique beauty without worry.

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