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Beavertail Pricklypear
Opuntia basilaris
shrub☀️ full sun💧 low water
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
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 8a to Zone 11bSeasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummer
Succession Role
pioneer
Native to the United States
Native Range
Mojave and Sonoran Desert regions of southwestern United States
Native to: Arizona, California, Nevada, Utah
Function & Care
edibleerosion controlwildlife benefit
Edible Parts
fruitflower
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation