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 Namesort descending Size Water Use Sun Exposure Native Plant? Evergreen? Remarks
Pinus eldarica Afghan Pine 30-80'H 15-25'W Little Full sun No Yes

Tree - Marginal - Not for our zone, although they seem to do well in our area - Avoid planting where oaks are present as they may be subject to Comadra blister rust - Flammable - One of best pines for much of the desert
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
Agave parviflora Agave Parviflora 6"H 8"W None to little Full sun, Partial shade No Yes

Succulent - Petite plants ideal for pots or small patio areas
Agave utahensis Agave Utah 1'H 2'W None to little Full sun No Yes

Succulent - This species highly variable in form, size, and color - Often forms large clumps
Agave victoriae reginae Agave Victoria Clumps 1' W None to little Full sun, Partial shade No Yes

Succulent - Slow growing, can stand in ground or pot 20 years before flowering, and then die
Eriogonum alberti Albert's Buckwheat 1.5' H 1'W None Full sun Yes No

Perennial -Tiny pink flowers appear in clusters mid-summer through fall
Sporobolus airoides Alkali Sacaton 3' H & W Little to moderate Full sun Yes No

Native - Warm season grass - Showy five foot tall, arching flower plumes in summer
Alyssum wulfenianum Alyssum 1.5' W mound Moderate Full sun, Partial shade No No

Perennial - Prostrate & trailing with pale yellow flowers
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
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
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
Evolvulus arizonicus Arizona Blue Eyes 1' H & 1' W None Full sun Yes No

Perennial ground cover - Usually grown as an Annual
Digitaria californica Arizona Cottontop 2'H 1'W None to little Full sun Yes No

Warm season grass - Lovely silvery seedheads

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