Sierra Vista Area Plant List
Botanical Name | Common Name | Size | Water Use | Sun Exposure | Native Plant? | Evergreen? | Remarks |
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Agave palmeri | Palmer's Agave | 3-4' H & W | None to little | Full sun, Partial shade | Yes | Yes |
Succulent - The most common agave found in the grasslands in this area |
Psilostrophe spp. | Paper Flower | 18" H & W | None to little | Full sun | Yes | Yes |
Perennial - Dried flowers can be used in arrangements |
Agave parryi | Parry's Agave | 2-3' W | None to little | Full sun, Partial shade | Yes | Yes |
Succulent - 2 - 3' rosettes - Several varieties available |
Penstemon spp. | Penstemon | See remarks | Little to moderate | Full sun, Partial shade | Yes | No |
Many natives - Perennial - Flame resistant - Over 250 species - Check nursery for size, hardiness and water requirements - If plants require regular water, then they are not recommended. |
Mammillaria spp. | Pincushions | 2 - 6" H | None to little | Partial shade | Yes | Yes |
Some Cactus - Many species - Globe or cylindrical shape - Keep dry in winter to induce bloom - Many species |
Asclepias linaria | Pineleaf Milkweed | 2' H 3' W | Little | Full sun | Yes | Yes |
Shrub - Toxic, all parts of many Asclepias species are poisonous if ingested - Marginal - Needle-like leaves, 2" white-flower clusters bloom Mar - Dec. |
Pinus cembroides, edulis, monophylla | Pinyon Pine | 10 - 25' H | None to little | Full sun | Yes | Yes |
Tree - Flammable - Cones contain edible seeds - Slow growing |
Scutellaria spp. | Prairie Skullcap | See remarks | Little to moderate | Full sun | Yes | Yes |
Some Perennial - Neat mound of lavender-blue flowers in late spring - Check with nursery for size |
Verbena bipinnatifida | Prairie Verbena | 8-16"H 18"W | Little to moderate | Full sun | Yes | No |
Perennial or Groundcover - Some grown as Annuals -Flame resistant - Eight native verbenas in Cochise County - Fast-growing ground covers - Attractive in crevices and hanging baskets - V. bonariensis, V. gooddingii, V..x hortensis, V. peruviana |
Zinnia grandiflora | Prairie Zinnia | 4"H 15"W | None to little | Full sun | Yes | No |
Annual or Semi-Annual in our zone - Late summer bloomer - Can be difficult to grow |
Opuntia macrocentra | Purple Prickly Pear | 4'H 6'W | None | Full sun | Yes | Yes |
Cactus - Spines are half white and half dark - 'Tubac' is said to hold purple color throughtout year |
Aristida purpurea | Purple Three-Awn | 12 - 24"H 1' W | None to little | Full sun | Yes | No |
Warm and cool season grass - Purple-tinted stems and flowers |
Chrysothamnus nauseosus | Rabbitbrush | 6' H 3' W | None to little | Full sun | Yes | Yes |
Shrub - Flame resistant - Leaves and stems aromatic - Good for natural plantings - C. viscidiflorus also available - Important: must have good drainage |
Berberis haematocarpa | Red Barberry | 5' H & W | Moderate | Full sun, Partial shade | Yes | Yes |
Shrub - Attractive foliage, pretty flowers, showy berries - Other barberrys not water wise |
Opuntia santa-rita | Santa Rita Prickly Pear | 4'H 6'W | None | Full sun | Yes | Yes |
Cactus - The purple coloration of this prickly pear becomes more pronounced with drought or cold weather |