Old Mexico Prickly Pear low-water Palo Brea grows 2–3 feet

Palo Brea grows 2–3 feet per year in the Phoenix Valley under normal conditions

Textural Accent in Modern Desert Design

Gymnocalycium multiflorum: a pink-flowering chin cactus for a varied collector bed

producing stunning magenta-pink flowers that last several weeks

Cream Spike Agave — Variegated cream-and-green rosette for a bright desert pop

Old Mexico Prickly Pear low-water Palo Brea grows 2–3 feetA Stately Heritage Cactus with Bold Yellow Blooms The Classic Prickly Pear for Phoenix Landscapes Old Mexico Prickly Pear (Opuntia gomei) is a large, stately prickly pear prized for its bold yellow orange blooms, graceful pad structure, and exceptional toughness. Native to northern Mexico and the arid American Southwest, this heritage variety has been admired for generations for its dramatic scale and reliable spring flower display. Reaching 35 feet