Opuntia basilaris 'Peachy' Smaller Trees and stunning

and stunning

Enjoys well-drained soil in part shade to shade

White flowers

A favorite of rock and trough gardeners

variegated foliage

Opuntia basilaris 'Peachy' Smaller Trees and stunningThis beavertail cactus, a native from the Mohave desert of California into northern Sonora, was given to us from an old Albuquerque garden and has been one of the best performers. Attractive clumps, from 3 4 ft wide and 18 in height, with 6 pads of powdery blue tinted pink, burgundy in winter, and, indeed, peachy pink flowers in spring and early summer. Though a clone more tolerant of garden water, they still prefer welldrained, gritty soil,