BABY BEAVERTAIL CACTUS 3gal

This time of year, many of you are looking for that perfect desert-friendly plant that adds unique character without all the fuss, and I’ve got a fantastic option for you: ‘Baby Beaver Tail’ cactus. This isn’t your average prickly pear. It has a beautiful, compact form with rounded, spineless pads that give it its unique name. Growing to a tidy 18 inches tall and up to 2 feet wide, it’s a great fit for a rock garden, a container, or as a low-profile border plant. The pads often have a lovely silver-blue color, and in the spring, it bursts into showy, vibrant magenta-pink flowers that are an absolute delight. Plant it where it gets at least six hours of full sun a day and in well-draining soil. This cactus is remarkably cold and drought tolerant, and while its pads are edible for animals in a pinch, the lack of large spines generally makes it less appealing to most wildlife, so you can enjoy its beauty with peace of mind.

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