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Beaver-Tail Prickly Pear
Green Cloud Texas Ranger
Beaver-Tail Prickly Pear

Common name:Beaver-Tail Prickly Pear
Botanical name:Opuntia basilaris

Low, spreading cactus grows at a moderate rate to 1' x 3'. Pads are blue-gray with small brown spines. Flowers are magenta to pink and appear in the spring. This cactus offers vibrant spring color to your yard. Accepts reflected sun. Native to the Sonoran and Mojave deserts.

Green Cloud Texas Ranger

Common name:Green Cloud Texas Ranger
Botanical name:Leucophyllum frutescens 'Green Cloud'

Selected from the wild in Cameron City, TX. Chosen for dark green leaves and purple violet flowers. Has largest leaves of the clones and is a frequent summer flowerer. Fast and relatively carefree. Also one of the largest of growers. Good for low maintenance gardens with low water requirements. Must have well drained soil.

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Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.