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
Convolvulus cneorum Bush Morning Glory 2-4' H & W Moderate Full sun, Partial shade No Yes

Shrub or Groundcover - Marginal - Best in sun
Asclepias tuberosa Butterfly Weed 3' H 1' W Moderate Full sun Yes No

Perennial - Toxic, all parts of many Asclepias species are poisonous if ingested - Long lasting cut flowers
Acacia crassifolia Butterfly-leaf Acacia 10-15'H & W Little to moderate Full sun, Partial shade No Yes

Tree - Leaves butterfly-winged shaped
Vitis californica California Grape To 30' None to little Full sun, Partial shade No No

Deciduous Vine - Leaves emerge grayish, mature to green, turn red or yellow in autumn - Several varieties
Eschscholzia californica ssp. mexicana California Poppy 8" H 1' W Little to moderate Full sun Yes No

Perennial often grown as an Annual - Flame resistant - Deep golden flowers in spring
Bothriochloa barbinodis Cane Beardgrass 3'H 1.5'W None to little Full sun, Partial shade No No

Warm season grass - Can be scattered throughout a desert landscape
Opuntia spinosior Cane Cholla 8' H 4' W Little Full sun Yes Yes

Cactus - Favored nesting plant by Cactus wrens and thrashers - Magenta flowers, yellow fruit
Quercus chrysolepis Canyon Live Oak 20-60' H&W Little to moderate Full sun No Yes

Tree - Handsome round-headed or somewhat spreading Tree with smooth whitish bark
Macfadyena unguis-cati Cat's Claw 25-40' H Moderate Full sun, Partial shade No Yes

Evergreen or deciduous vine or groundcover - After bloom, cut back some stems to stimulate growth lower down - Pinch back vigorous shoots as needed - Do not grow on stucco as it may pull the stucco off
Acacia greggii Catclaw Acacia 15-25'H 15'W None to little Full sun Yes No

Deciduous Tree - Thorns - Shrubby in drought, Treelike with water
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
Agave americana Century Plant 6' H 10' W None to little Full sun, Partial shade No Yes

Succulent - Variegated varieties available - Be sure you want a large plant before you buy it
Chamaemelum nobile Chamomile 3-12" mat Moderate Full sun, Partial shade No No

Perennial - Small yellow button flowers - Useful between stepping stones
Vitex agnus-castus Chaste Tree 25' H&W Little to moderate Full sun No No

Deciduous Tree or Shrub - Leaves aromatic - Blooms summer to fall - Available with white, blue or pink flowers
Pistacia chinensis Chinese Pistache 30-60' H & W Little to moderate Full sun No No

Decidious Tree - Flame resistant - Reliable Tree for streetside planting, lawn, patio, or garden - Good fall color

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