Sierra Vista Area Plant List
Botanical Name | Common Name | Size | Water Use | Sun Exposure | Native Plant? | Evergreen? | Remarks |
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Dalea frutescens | Black Dalea | 3' H 4' W | Little to moderate | Full sun | No | Yes |
Shrub - Flame resistant - Prune by one half in January - Overwatering or drought can cause partial leaf drop |
Acacia rigidula | Blackbrush Acacia | 10-15' H&W | None to little | Full sun | No | Yes |
Semi-Tree or Shrub - Fragrant, pale yellow flowers almost glow on a bright spring day - To train to a single stalk, trim off suckers at base |
Sambucus mexicana | Blue Elderberry | 10-30'H 8-20'W | Moderate | Full sun, Partial shade | Yes | Yes |
Tree or Shrub - Drops its foliage during drought - Fruit is often used in jams, jellies, pies, and wine |
Salvia chamaedryoides | Blue Sage | 1-2' H 2-3' W | Moderate | Full sun | No | Yes |
Perennial - Marginal - Flame resistant - Deadhead to encourage rebloom |
Yucca rigida | Blue Yucca | 12' H 5' W | None to little | Full sun | No | Yes |
Succulent tree or shrub - Marginal - Dense spikes appear in spring or early summer |
Callistemon citrinus | Bottlebrush | 10-15' H&W | Moderate | Full sun | No | Yes |
Tree or Shrub - Marginal - Bruised leaves smell lemony |
Eriogonum spp. | Buckwheat | See remarks | Little to moderate | Full sun | Yes | Yes |
Some Shrub - Flammable - Check with nursery for size and hardiness |
Teucrium fruticans | Bush Germander | 4-8' H & W | Moderate | Full sun | No | Yes |
Shrub - Blooms almost year-round |
Convolvulus cneorum | Bush Morning Glory | 2-4' H & W | Moderate | Full sun, Partial shade | No | Yes |
Shrub or Groundcover - Marginal - Best in sun |
Acacia crassifolia | Butterfly-leaf Acacia | 10-15'H & W | Little to moderate | Full sun, Partial shade | No | Yes |
Tree - Leaves butterfly-winged shaped |
Opuntia spinosior | Cane Cholla | 8' H 4' W | Little | Full sun | Yes | Yes |
Cactus - Favored nesting plant by Cactus wrens and thrashers - Magenta flowers, yellow fruit |
Quercus chrysolepis | Canyon Live Oak | 20-60' H&W | Little to moderate | Full sun | No | Yes |
Tree - Handsome round-headed or somewhat spreading Tree with smooth whitish bark |
Macfadyena unguis-cati | Cat's Claw | 25-40' H | Moderate | Full sun, Partial shade | No | Yes |
Evergreen or deciduous vine or groundcover - After bloom, cut back some stems to stimulate growth lower down - Pinch back vigorous shoots as needed - Do not grow on stucco as it may pull the stucco off |
Agave americana | Century Plant | 6' H 10' W | None to little | Full sun, Partial shade | No | Yes |
Succulent - Variegated varieties available - Be sure you want a large plant before you buy it |
Berlandiera lyrata | Chocolate Flower | 1.5 - 3' H & W | Little | Full sun | Yes | Yes |
Perennial - Shear seedheads lightly to encourage more bloom - Dry for winter bouquets |