Sierra Vista Area Plant List
| Botanical Name | Common Name | Size | Water Use | Sun Exposure | Native Plant? |
Evergreen? |
Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahia absinthifolia | Bahia | 1' H & W | None | Full sun | Yes | Yes |
Perennial, can be used as a groundcover - Shallow caliche soil OK - Fast growth rate - New plants volunteer readily |
| Baccharis `starn' | Baccharis 'Starn' | 3-4' H 4-5' W | Little to moderate | Full sun | No | Yes |
Shrub - Tolerates desert heat & resists root rot - The male cultivar does not produce seed clusters |
| Salvia greggii | Autumn Sage | 1-4' H & W | Moderate | Full sun | No | Yes |
Shrub - Flame resistant - Blooms spring and fall - Many varieties covering wide color range - Deadhead - Cut back to one half in winter to keep it full |
| Artemisia spp. | Artemisia spp. | See remarks | Little to moderate | Full sun | Yes | Yes |
Some Perennials & shrubs - Many species - Inquire at nursery for size, exposure and hardiness |
| Salvia clevelandii | Cleveland Sage | 3-5' H 5' W | Moderate | Full sun | No | Yes |
Shrub - Many hybrids - Remove faded spikes to encourage rebloom |
| Purshia mexicana | Cliffrose | 6' H & W | Little to moderate | Full sun | Yes | Yes |
Shrub - Flammable - Fragrant creamy flowers |
| Artemisia spp. | Artemisia | See remarks | Little to moderate | Full sun | Yes | Yes |
Some shrubs or groundcovers - Check with nursery for hardiness and size |
| Tetraneuris scaposa | Clustered Goldflower | 8"H 12"W | Little to moderate | Full sun | No | Yes |
Perennial - 16" stems - Cut off faded flowers to prolong bloom |
| Frangula californica | Coffeeberry, Buckthorn | 3-15' H - 8' W | Moderate | Full sun, Partial shade | Yes | Yes |
Shrub - No irrigation needed when established - Check with nursery for size & color |
| Quercus suber | Cork Oak | 30-60' H&W | Little to moderate | Full sun | No | Yes |
Tree - Handsome thick corky bark |
| Tetraneuris acaulis | Angelita Daisy | 8" H 12' W | Little to moderate | Full sun | No | Yes |
Perennial -1' stems - Daisy yellow flowers nearly all year in mild winter climates - Cut off faded flowers to prolong bloom |
| Fallugia paradoxa | Apache Plume | 4-6' H 5' W | None | Full sun | Yes | Yes |
Shrub - Pruning usually not needed - Seed heads are feathery pink, like an Apache headdrress |
| Cotoneaster spp. | Cotoneaster | See remarks | Little to moderate | Full sun | No | Yes |
Semi-deciduous or deciduous shrub or groundcover - Toxic, berries are slightly poisonous, especially for young children - Flame resistant - Many cotoneasters OK in our area - Check nurseries for hardiness and size |
| Prosopis alba or chilensis | Argentine or Chilean Mesquite | 20 - 40' H & W | Little to moderate | Full sun | No | Yes |
Semi-evergreen or evergreen Tree in mild climates - Thornless forms available |
| Cissus trifoliata | Arizona Grape Ivy | 30'H 2'W | Little to moderate | Full sun | Yes | Yes |
Vine in warmest locations - Toxic, contact with plant may cause a skin rash on sensitive people - Useful for covering chain link fences or trellises |
