Sierra Vista Area Plant List
| Botanical Name |
Common Name |
Size | Water Use | Sun Exposure | Native Plant? | Evergreen? | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cupressus arizonica | Arizona Cypress | 40'H 20'W | Little to moderate | Full sun | Yes | Yes |
Tree - Flammable - Can be used as a windbreak |
| 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 |
| Echinocereus pectinatus varieties | Arizona or Texas Rainbow Hedgehog | 1' H | None | Full sun, Partial shade | Yes | Yes |
Some Cactus - Alternating reddish and pale yellow horizontal bands on stem |
| Vauquelinia californica | Arizona Rosewood | 20' H 15'W | Little to moderate | Full sun | Yes | Yes |
Shrub - Good hedge plant - Slow grower at start - Similar to oleander, but not toxic |
| Juglans major | Arizona Walnut | 50' H & W | Moderate | Full sun | Yes | No |
Deciduous Tree - Edible nuts have a rich flavor |
| Artemisia spp. | Artemisia | See remarks | Little to moderate | Full sun | Yes | Yes |
Some shrubs or groundcovers - Check with nursery for hardiness and size |
| 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 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Yucca baccata | Banana Yucca | 3' H 5' W | None | Full sun | Yes | Yes |
Succulent, tree or shrub - Flame resistant - Fruits look like short green bananas - Keep pointed leaves away from walkways, patios,or play areas. |
| 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 |
| Yucca rostrata | Beaked Yucca | 12' H 9' W | None to little | Full sun | No | Yes |
Succulent - Treelike - Trunk covered with soft gray fuzz - Showy spikes of creamy white flowers |
| Nolina microcarpa | Bear Grass | 3'H 6'W | None to little | Full sun | Yes | No |
Perennial, but looks like a tall grass - Strong vertical silhouette - Good for dry landscapes - Handle carefully as it may cut your hand |
| Opuntia basilaris | Beavertail Cactus | 1' H 4' W | None | Full sun | No | Yes |
Cactus - Purplish pads - Very common in Arizona landscapes |
