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 ascending Sun Exposure Native Plant? Evergreen? Remarks
Salvia chamaedryoides Blue Sage 1-2' H 2-3' W Moderate Full sun No Yes

Perennial - Marginal - Flame resistant - Deadhead to encourage rebloom
Juglans major Arizona Walnut 50' H & W Moderate Full sun Yes No

Deciduous Tree - Edible nuts have a rich flavor
Berberis trifoliata Agarita 6' H & W Moderate Full sun No Yes

Shrub - Flame resistant - Hollylike leaves - Yellow fragrant flowers Feb. thru Apr.
Agastache spp. Agastache 2-4' H & W Moderate Full sun, Partial shade No No

Perennial - Check nursery for interesting hybrids and water requirements - Reblooms if deadheaded - Favorites with hummingbirds
Erodium chrysanthum Yellow Stork's Bill 5" H 12"W Moderate Full sun No No

Perennial - Late spring blooming - Primrose yellow flowers with lacy greeen foliage
Alyssum wulfenianum Alyssum 1.5' W mound Moderate Full sun, Partial shade No No

Perennial - Prostrate & trailing with pale yellow flowers
Fraxinus velutina 'Rio Grande' Arizona Ash 30'H 30-40'W Moderate Full sun Yes No

Deciduous Tree - Flame resistant -''Rio Grande', Fan-tex ash is the recommended ash for this area - Thrives in hot, dry climates and alkaline soils - Foliage resistant to wind burn
Xylosma congestum Xylosma 8-10' H & W Moderate Full sun, partial shade No Yes

Evergreen or deciduous Tree or Shrub - Single or multi-stemmed - Stems zigzag and branches droop - X. compacta grows slowly to half the size of species
Thymus lanuginosus Woolly Thyme 2" H 18" W Moderate Full sun No Yes

Perennial - Low maintenance variety with tiny, felted, gray leaves - Good for high traffic areas -
Aloysia gratissima Whitebrush 6'H 8'W Moderate Full sun, Partial shade No No

Deciduous Shrub - Flowers strongly vanilla scented
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
Aurinia saxatilis/Alyssum Basket of Gold 8-12" H mound Moderate Full sun, Partial shade No Yes

Perennial - Many varieties - Shear lightly to one half right after bloom
Nepeta spp. Catmint, Catnip See remarks Moderate Full sun, Partial shade No No

Perennial - Great for attracting every cat in the neighborhood into your yard - Many varieties - Check for height, width and hardiness
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
Aloysia wrightii Wright's Bee Bush 5' H & W Moderate Full sun, Partial shade Yes No

Deciduous Shrub - Blooms spring through fall - Sweet-scented flowers can be used to flavor teas and iced drinks

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