Beaverita Prickly PearThe Best of Both Worlds Silvery Purple Pads and Magenta Blooms in One Stunning Phoenix Prickly Pear Beaverita Prickly Pear (Opuntia basilaris violacea) is a rare hybrid that combines the best traits of two iconic desert cacti the compact silvery pads of the Beavertail and the rich purple coloring of the Santa Rita. The result is a low growing, exceptionally ornamental prickly pear that erupts with bright magenta pink flowers each spring. Reaching just

ideal for full-sun locations

citrus needs more water than most desert trees — never let it completely dry out during fruit development

Whether you're transforming a yard in Scottsdale

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Its multi-stem base and full canopy provide coverage from ground to 20+ feet

Summer (May-Sep): Flowering continues into summer

protect young trees on hard frost nights

Do not bury the base of the canes

Baby Rita Cactus Mature Height 1–2 feet Mature Width 1–2 feet Growth Rate Slow to moderate — compact grower Sun Full sun (6+ hrs)

Warm soil and milder air help roots settle before winter

Spring (Feb–Apr): Bloom ramps up with orange ball-shaped clusters that draw butterflies and native bees

The Perfect Low-Water Flowering Hedge for Phoenix — Rio Bravo Sage