This cactus is indigenous to the Sonoran, Chihuahuan and Mojave deserts. The blue-gray pads are dotted with clusters of brown glochids (tiny spines). Large hot pink flowers are produced in clusters on top of the pads. Flowering occurs between March and June. Dry, green pear-like fruits follow the flowers. Plant in full sun and well-drained soils.
Opuntia basilaris (Beavertail Prickly Pear)
Opuntia basilaris
Beavertail Prickly Pear, Beavertail Cactus
This cactus is indigenous to the Sonoran, Chihuahuan and Mojave deserts. The blue-gray pads are dotted with clusters of brown glochids (tiny spines). Large hot pink flowers are produced in clusters on top of the pads. Flowering occurs between March and June. Dry, green pear-like fruits follow the flowers. Plant in full sun and well-drained soils.
| Plant Type | Native, Cactus / Succulent |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 7 (0° F) |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Flower Season | Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Height | 6" - 12" (in) |
| Spread | 2' - 4' (ft) |
| Spacing | 2' - 4' (ft) |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Attracts | Birds, Hummingbirds, Pollinators |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Rabbit, Rocky Soil |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Image by: MSWN
Image by: MSWN
Image by: MSWN
This catalog is for reference purposes. Plants may not be available at all times in the nursery. Please check with our store for current availability.
