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
Quercus suber Cork Oak 30-60' H&W Little to moderate Full sun No Yes

Tree - Handsome thick corky bark
Cosmos spp. Cosmos See remarks Moderate Full sun No No

Annual and Perennial - Several varieties from 1 to 7' H - Various colors
Cotoneaster spp. Cotoneaster See remarks Little to moderate Full sun No Yes

Semi-deciduous or deciduous shrub or groundcover - Toxic, berries are slightly poisonous, especially for young children - Flame resistant - Many cotoneasters OK in our area - Check nurseries for hardiness and size
Lagerstroemia spp. Crape Myrtle See remarks Moderate Full sun No No

Deciduous Tree or Shrub - Flame resistant - All crape myrtles hardy for our zone except L. speciosa (Giant crape myrtle) - Check with nursery for sizes and colors
Parthenocissus spp. Creeper Vines See remarks Moderate Full sun, Partial shade Yes No

Deciduous Vine - Handsome foliage is beautifully colored in autumn - P. henryana marginal in our zone - Inquire at nursery for size
Salvia chinophylla Creeping Sage 4" H - 4' W Little to moderate Full sun No Yes

Groundcover - Flame resistant - Interesting, attractive plant all year - Small blue flowers
Larrea tridentata Creosote Bush 4-6 'H - 8' W None to little Full sun Yes Yes

Shrub - Flammable - Plants in shade become leggy
Condalia lycioides, mexicana, spathulata Crucillo 8-' H - 10' W Little Full sun Yes Yes

Shrub - Impenetrable security barrier - Slow growing
Chrysactinia mexicana Damianita 2' H & W Little to moderate Full sun No Yes

Shrub - Heaviest bloom in spring and fall; eases off in summer in intense heat - Shear in early spring - Cut back severely if plant too woody
Cedrus deodora Deodar Cedar 80'H 40'W Moderate Full sun No Yes

Tree - Flammable - Many varieties available
Baccharis sarothroides Desert Broom 5' H & W Little to moderate Full sun Yes Yes

Shrub - Purchase male plants only, females produce messy cottony seed clusters - Extremely drought tolerant and can take poor soil
Opuntia leptocaulis Desert Christmas Cactus 2 - 3' H & W None Full sun No Yes

Cactus - Thin stems with bright red fruit
Celtis pallida Desert Hackberry 10' H & W Little to moderate Full sun, Partial shade Yes No

Deciduous Tree or Shrub - Flame resistant - Good choice for screen barrier or erosion control or near buildings
Hyptis emoryi Desert Lavender 3-10'H - 3-8'W Little to moderate Full sun No Yes

Shrub - Marginal - Erect or spreading Shrub - May die to roots in winter - Plants give off pleasant lavender fragrance following rains or when brushed against
Baileya multiradiata Desert Marigold 1.5' H & 1' W Little Full sun Yes Yes

Annual or Perennial - Flame resistant - Short-lived, but freely reseeds

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