Opuntia basilaris
Beaver-Tail Prickly Pear
Description
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.
Plant Type
Cactus
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Pink
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Brown, Blue Green, Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Blue, Green
Fruit Season
Summer, Fall
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.