Opuntia basilaris 'Sara's Compact' Silver Foliage aromatic foliage and citrus-scented white

aromatic foliage and citrus-scented white flowers in spring

USDA zone 8b

Tired of those cliché

and clumping 4 to 6" in height by 2' across in a couple of years

Creates a good backdrop for other shade loving perennials

Opuntia basilaris 'Sara's Compact' Silver Foliage aromatic foliage and citrus-scented whiteOne of many fabulous beavertail cactus selections, this is a lovely semi dwarf form, reaching an eventual 18 with soft, pinkish gray pads covered in colorful orange red glochids not to be licked! and deep rose flowers. This cultivar was selected by Sara McComb. Plant in full sun in mineral soil where drainage is sharp. Frost hardy to 20F, USDA zone 5. SARA'S COMPACT BEAVERTAIL CACTUS Cactaceae