Engleman's Prickly Pear not-fast-growing The vivid bloom stalks create

The vivid bloom stalks create a dramatic color accent that draws the eye from across the yard and commands attention from late spring through fall

wild-type palo verde with thorns and brilliant yellow spring bloom

colorful carpet that sets it apart from the typical desert palette of greens and browns

Mexican Fire Barrel: bold red spines on a larger barrel for warm-tone contrast

Blue Barrel (Ferocactus glaucescens) has a distinctive powdery blue-gray body

Engleman's Prickly Pear not-fast-growing The vivid bloom stalks createArizonas Toughest Native Prickly Pear for Authentic Desert Landscapes Englemans Prickly Pear (Opuntia engelmannii) is the quintessential Arizona native cactus the one you see across every hillside, wash, and natural desert area in the Phoenix Valley. Its broad blue green pads, showy yellow spring flowers, and deep red fruit (tunas) make it one of the most visually dynamic plants in the Sonoran Desert. For homeowners in Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler,