Opuntia basilaris

Opuntia basilaris

Boething Treeland Farms grows over 1,000 varieties of trees, shrubs, perennials and specialty plants on 9 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.