Sierra Vista Area Plant List
Botanical Name | Common Name | Size | Water Use | Sun Exposure | Native Plant? | Evergreen? | Remarks |
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Achillea filipendulina | Fernleaf Yarrow | 4-5'H 3'W | Little to moderate | Full sun | No | Yes |
Perennial - Deep green fernlike leaves - Bright yellow flowers - Several varieties |
Pyracantha spp. | Firethorn | See remarks | Little to moderate | Full sun | No | Yes |
Shrub - Flame resistant - Many species and hybrids - Check with nursery for sizes - Attracts cedar waxwings |
Ferocactus wislizenii | Fishhook Barrel Cactus | 10' H 3' W | None | Full sun | Yes | Yes |
Cactus - Yellow or yellow-edged flowers in fall - Hooked spines like fishhooks |
Erigeron spp. | Fleabane | See remarks | Little to moderate | Full sun, Partial shade | Yes | Yes |
Some Perennial - Flame resistant - Check with nursery for sizes and hardiness |
Atriplex canescens | Four-wing Saltbush | 3-6' H 4-8' W | None to little | Full sun | Yes | Yes |
Shrub - Flame resistant - To keep compact, cut back by one third each year before spring growth |
Artemisia frigida | Fringed Wormwood | 1.5' H & W | Little to moderate | Full sun | No | Yes |
Perennial - Cut back as needed |
Teucrium x lucidrys | Germander | 1' H 2' W | Moderate | Full sun | No | Yes |
Perennial - Thin and cut back before spring growth begins - T. prostratum is four to six feet high and three or more feet wide |
Salvia pachyphylla | Giant Flowered Purple Sage | 3'H 2.5'W | Little | Full sun | No | Yes |
Shrub - Flame resistant - Blooms all summer - silver foliage - Prune & shape in fall |
Leucaena retusa | Golden Ball Lead Tree | 12-20' H & W | Little to moderate | Full sun | Yes | Yes |
Tree in mild winters, otherwise deciduous - Tree or Shrub - Useful between cultivated garden and native desert - Best if planted in wind sheltered area |
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 |
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 |
Agave parryi var. huachucensis | Huachuca Agave | 2 - 3' W | None to little | Full sun, Partial shade | Yes | Yes |
Succulent - Common in the Huachuca Mountains |
Sempervivum tectorum | Hens and Chickens | 2-5"W rosettes | Little | Partial shade | No | Yes |
Perennial or Succulent - Water only to prevent shriveling |
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 |