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Opuntia basilaris
Also Known As
- Beavertail Cactus
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 1'-2'
- W: 3'-4'
planting zones
- 7a-10b
Opuntia basilaris plant details
Opuntia basilaris is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge followed by purple fruit. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Opuntia basilaris
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, desert garden, rock garden, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Opuntia basilaris
- USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
Garden photo gallery of Opuntia basilaris
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By: Stan Shebs
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By: Stan Shebs
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By: Stan Shebs
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By: Stan Shebs
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By: Stan Shebs
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By: Stan Shebs
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By: Stan Shebs
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Gardening facts about Opuntia basilaris plant
How to Grow Opuntia basilaris
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- pink
Wildlife
- bees
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Fruit
- purple
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Opuntia for your garden
aka Cylindropuntia whipplei 'Trumball Pink', Opuntia whipplei [Trumball Pink]
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
4a-10a
Size
Height: 2'-5'
Width: 3'-6'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
8a-9a
Size
Height: 12"
Width: 12"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Plains Prickly Pear
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 12"
Width: 12"
- sun
- occasional - low
- dry in winter
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
5a-10b
Size
Height: 15"
Width: 48"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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