Sierra Vista Area Plant List

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The Sierra Vista Area Plant List, with common name, botanical name, and other plant information
Botanical Name Common Name Size Water Usesort descending Sun Exposure Native Plant? Evergreen? Remarks
Chamaebatiaria millefolium Fernbush 6-8'H&W Little to moderate Full sun No Yes

Semi- or deciduous Shrub - Fragrant, light green ferny foliage - Upright white flower clusters 4" long
Achillea filipendulina Fernleaf Yarrow 4-5'H 3'W Little to moderate Full sun No Yes

Perennial - Deep green fernlike leaves - Bright yellow flowers - Several varieties
Centranthus ruber Jupiter's Beard 3' H & W Little to moderate Full sun, Partial shade No No

Perennial - Not fussy about growing conditions - Blooms late spring through summer
Juniperus spp. Juniper See remarks Little to moderate Full sun, Partial shade No Yes

Tree, Shrub or Groundcover - Some Flammable - Expect root rot if soil is waterlogged - Check with nursery for hardiness and size - Don't plant next to lawn sprinklers or overwater - When junipers fail, it's usually from too much moisture.
Pyracantha spp. Firethorn See remarks Little to moderate Full sun No Yes

Shrub - Flame resistant - Many species and hybrids - Check with nursery for sizes - Attracts cedar waxwings
Gilia spp. Gilia See remarks Little to moderate Full sun Yes No

Some Annual - Check nursery for sizes - Flowers late spring to early fall
Heliomeris (Viguiera) spp. Goldeneye 3' H & 3' W Little to moderate Full sun Yes No

Some Annual or Perennial - Cut back after bloom or before new growth begins - Can be grown from seed
Dalea capitata Golden Dalea 8"H 3'W Little to moderate Full sun No Yes

Shrub or Groundcover - Flame resistant - Cut back in winter to generate new spring growth - Overwatering or drought can cause partial leaf drop
Dodonaea viscosa Green Hopbush 10' H & 6' W Little to moderate Full sun, Partial shade Yes Yes

Native Shrub - Flammable - Can be trained as a small Tree - In Hawaii, the seed capsules are used in leis
Zauchneria californica latifolia Hardy Hummingbird Trumpet, California Fuschia 1.5' H 2' W Little to moderate Full sun No No

Perennial - 'Everett's Choice' is an improved variety - 'Arizonica' is 3' high and has bright orange flowers
Nandina domestica Heavenly Bamboo 3-6' H 2-3' W Little to moderate Full sun, Partial shade No Yes

Shrub - Flame resistant - Many varieties - All types turn crimson in fall - Cut oldest canes to ground in spring before growth begins - Dwarf varieties available
Leucaena retusa Golden Ball Lead Tree 12-20' H & W Little to moderate Full sun Yes Yes

Tree in mild winters, otherwise deciduous - Tree or Shrub - Useful between cultivated garden and native desert - Best if planted in wind sheltered area
Quercus ilex Holly Oak 30-60' H & W Little to moderate Full sun No Yes

Tree - Growth can be fairly fast, but varies with soil and water conditions
Artemisia frigida Fringed Wormwood 1.5' H & W Little to moderate Full sun No Yes

Perennial - Cut back as needed
Delosperma spp. Ice Plant See remarks Little to moderate Full sun, Partial shade No Yes

Perennial or Succulent - Flame resistant - Several species - Check with nurseries for size and hardiness

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