Sierra Vista Area Plant List
Botanical Name | Common Name | Size | Water Use | Sun Exposure | Native Plant? | Evergreen? | Remarks |
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Acacia berlandieri | Guajillo | 5-12'H 5-20'W | None to little | Full sun | No | Yes |
Tree - Flammable - Marginal - Thornless forms available |
Zauchneria californica latifolia | Hardy Hummingbird Trumpet, California Fuschia | 1.5' H 2' W | Little to moderate | Full sun | No | No |
Perennial - 'Everett's Choice' is an improved variety - 'Arizonica' is 3' high and has bright orange flowers |
Phlomis russeliana | Hardy Jerusalem Sage | 36" H 20" W | Moderate | Full sun, Partial shade | No | No |
Perennial - Yellow flowers, olive-green leaves |
Nandina domestica | Heavenly Bamboo | 3-6' H 2-3' W | Little to moderate | Full sun, Partial shade | No | Yes |
Shrub - Flame resistant - Many varieties - All types turn crimson in fall - Cut oldest canes to ground in spring before growth begins - Dwarf varieties available |
Sempervivum tectorum | Hens and Chickens | 2-5"W rosettes | Little | Partial shade | No | Yes |
Perennial or Succulent - Water only to prevent shriveling |
Quercus ilex | Holly Oak | 30-60' H & W | Little to moderate | Full sun | No | Yes |
Tree - Growth can be fairly fast, but varies with soil and water conditions |
Rhamnus ilicifolia | Holly Redberry | 15' H & W | None | Full sun, Partial shade | No | Yes |
Shrub - No irrigation needed when established - Bulky Shrub or Shrubby Tree |
Prosopis glandulosa | Honey Mesquite | 30' H & W | Little | Full sun | No | No |
Deciduous Tree - Little pruning needed - Often multi-trunked - Thorniness variable - Cutting grown 'Maverick' is a superior thornless form |
Agave parryi var. huachucensis | Huachuca Agave | 2 - 3' W | None to little | Full sun, Partial shade | Yes | Yes |
Succulent - Common in the Huachuca Mountains |
Delosperma spp. | Ice Plant | See remarks | Little to moderate | Full sun, Partial shade | No | Yes |
Perennial or Succulent - Flame resistant - Several species - Check with nurseries for size and hardiness |
Achnatherum hymenoides | Indian Rice grass | 1-2' H & W | None to little | Full sun | No | No |
Cool season grass - Leaves green in cool weather, golden brown in summer heat - Useful plant in desert landscapes |
Dalea bicolor | Indigo Bush, Silver Dalea | 3-4' H & W | Little to moderate | Full sun | No | Yes |
Semi- or deciduous Shrub - Flame resistant - Rapid regrowth from hard winter pruning brings a quick crop of fresh foliage - Overwatering or drought can cause partial leaf drop |
Cupressus sempervirens | Italian Cypress | 60H 10'W | Little to moderate | Full sun | No | Yes |
Tree - Flammable - Several varieties available |
Pinus pinea | Italian Stone Pine | 40-80'H 40-60'W | Little to moderate | Full sun | No | Yes |
Tree - Flammable - Marginal - Eventually too large for small gardens - Edible seeds |
Simmondsia chinensis | Jojoba (Goat Nut) | 3-6' H & W | Little | Full sun | Yes | Yes |
Shrub - Marginal - Inconspicuous flowers - Can be used as a hedge - Available in dwarf form |