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Violet Prickly Pear

Opuntia gosseliniana, Cactaceae

Zones
8–11
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6.5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Narrow-angled CereusCereus stenogonus
Nurse PlantWind Protection
Umbrella BushAcacia ligulata
Nitrogen FixationShade Provision
Cleveland SageSalvia clevelandii
Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Wheel CactusOpuntia robusta

Large cacti species may compete for root space and potentially produce allelopathic compounds

Uses

Functions

Fruit ProductionLiving FenceWater ConservationErosion Control

Edible Parts

FruitYoung Pads

Medicinal Uses

Diabetes ManagementAnti-Inflammatory

Common Questions

What zones does Violet Prickly Pear grow in?

Violet Prickly Pear grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Violet Prickly Pear?

Good companions for Violet Prickly Pear include Narrow-angled Cereus, Umbrella Bush, Cleveland Sage.

Design guilds with Violet Prickly Pear and see companion relationships visually.

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