Opuntia basilaris - Beavertail Cactus

Evergreen succulent to 1 ft tall by 4 ft wide. Spineless blue-grey pads dotted with numerous irritating glochids. Brilliant magenta flowers in spring. Slow growing. Found primarily in the Mojave and Colorado Deserts. Good in containers. Full sun to part sun. Low water. Fast-draining soils. Hardy to 15º F