Opuntia basilaris var. brachyclada 'San Bernardino'
Opuntia basilaris var. brachyclada 'San Bernardino' is a cylindrical-leaved beavertail prickly pear cactus.
Description:
Opuntia basilaris var. brachyclada 'San Bernardino' is derived from the rare and endangered beavertail prickly pear cactus that comes from San Bernardino County. The cylindrical pads are blue-grey with lots of short spines and huge, bright pink, cup-shaped flowers that emerge from late spring to early summer. Its growth habit can average 12 inches tall with a spread of 3 to 4 feet. Plant in full sun in sharply draining soil. Protect from winter rain on the West Coast.
Common Name: Beavertail Prickly Pear Cactus
Family: Cactaceae (The Cactus Family)
Zone Hardiness: 7-9
Light: Full Sun
Height: 8-12"
Width: 2-3'
Primary Bloom Colour: Pink
Secondary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Class: Evergreen
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Spring - Summer
Soil Moisture: Dry, Drought Tolerant
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits: Bees
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: Yes
Native Habitat: Northern slopes of the San Gabriel Mountains.
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Geogrpahical Origin: Americas - North America
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