Beavertail Cactus
Opuntia basilaris
Vibrant magenta blooms on spineless, blue-gray pads for a striking desert look.
- Plant Type
- Succulents
- Width
- 4 Ft.
- Height
- 2 Ft.
- USDA hardiness zone
- 7 - 10
- Sun requirements
- Full Sun
- Design image count
- 4
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Create design onlineAbout Beavertail Cactus
Opuntia basilaris, commonly known as the Beavertail Cactus, is a low-growing, spreading succulent native to the Southwestern United States. It forms dense clumps of spineless, blue-gray pads that often turn purplish during cold or drought. In spring, it produces brilliant magenta flowers on the pad edges. Ideal for xeriscaping and rock gardens, this hardy species thrives in full sun and well-draining sandy or gravelly soil, requiring minimal water once established.