Beavertail Pricklypear
Opuntia basilaris
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A low-growing, spreading prickly pear cactus with blue-gray paddle-shaped stems and vibrant magenta-pink flowers. Extremely drought-tolerant and suitable for desert gardens and rock gardens.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native to the United States
Native Range
Mojave and Sonoran Desert regions of southwestern United States
Native to: Arizona, California, Nevada, Utah
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
A low-growing, spreading prickly pear cactus with blue-gray paddle-shaped stems and vibrant magenta-pink flowers. Extremely drought-tolerant and suitable for desert gardens and rock gardens.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Beavertail Pricklypear grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native to the United States
Native Range
Mojave and Sonoran Desert regions of southwestern United States
Native to: Arizona, California, Nevada, Utah
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation