Opuntia basilaris

Opuntia basilaris

Boething Treeland Farms grows over 1,000 varieties of trees, shrubs, perennials and specialty plants on 10 California nurseries to serve the wholesale landscape and nursery industries throughout the Western United States and beyond.

Plant Type: Succulents

Evergreen-Deciduous: Evergreen

Overall Mature Size: Small

Also Grown As: Bush

Natural Growth Habit: Clumping

Native To: Southwest

Exposure: Full Sun

Water: Low Water

Flower Color: Pink

Bloom Time: Spring

Special Features: Attracts Birds/Butterflies/Bees / Cold Hardy / Deer Resistant / Desert Conditions / Drought Resistant / Edible / Fire Resistant/Retardant / Hedge / Interesting Foliage / Intermountain Conditions / Seacoast Conditions / Shade Tolerant

Container Sizes: #5

Sunset Garden Zones: 2, 3, 7-24

USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-11

A Bit More

Opuntia basilaris is a distinctive, low-growing cactus known for its spineless, blue-gray pads and vibrant spring flowers, commonly used in xeric landscapes. Cold hardy to 15°F. Fire resistant. Excellent as a low hedge or accent in rock gardens and xeriscape.

A Bit More

Opuntia basilaris is a distinctive, low-growing cactus known for its spineless, blue-gray pads and vibrant spring flowers, commonly used in xeric landscapes. Cold hardy to 15°F. Fire resistant. Excellent as a low hedge or accent in rock gardens and xeriscape.