Sierra Vista Area Plant List
Botanical Name | Common Name | Size | Water Use | Sun Exposure | Native Plant? | Evergreen? | Remarks |
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Santolina spp. | Santolina | See remarks | Little | Full sun | No | Yes |
Shrub - Flame resistant - Size varies by species - Cut back yearly before spring growth - In harsh winters some plants may die to the ground, but will should back |
Ipomoea coccinea | Scarlet Creeper | 8' H | Little | Full sun | Yes | No |
Vine - Bright red tubular flowers frequented by hummingbirds |
Condalia lycioides, mexicana, spathulata | Crucillo | 8-' H - 10' W | Little | Full sun | Yes | Yes |
Shrub - Impenetrable security barrier - Slow growing |
Prosopis pubescens | Screwbean Mesquite | 30' H & W | Little | Full sun | Yes | No |
Deciduous Tree or Shrub - Seed pods tightly coiled in a spiral curl - Highly prized in dried arrangements |
Ericameria laricifolia | Turpentine Bush | 2 - 3' H | Little | Full sun | Yes | Yes |
Shrub - Flammable - If the plant becomes lanky, prune it back and it will regrow with dense foliage |
Prosopis velutina | Velvet Mesquite | 20' H 30' W | Little | Full sun | Yes | No |
Deciduous Tree - Thorniness variable |
Quercus turbinella | Desert Scrub Oak | 10' H & W | Little | Full sun | Yes | Yes |
Shrub - Water during dry spells - Can be trained as a small Tree |
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 |
Acacia constricta | White Thorn Acacia | 6 - 20' H & W | Little | Full sun | Yes | No |
Deciduous Shrub - Bark looks red in winter when wet |
Baileya multiradiata | Desert Marigold | 1.5' H & 1' W | Little | Full sun | Yes | Yes |
Annual or Perennial - Flame resistant - Short-lived, but freely reseeds |
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 |
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 |
Juniperus spp. | Juniper | See remarks | Little to moderate | Full sun, Partial shade | No | Yes |
Tree, Shrub or Groundcover - Some Flammable - Expect root rot if soil is waterlogged - Check with nursery for hardiness and size - Don't plant next to lawn sprinklers or overwater - When junipers fail, it's usually from too much moisture. |
Myoporum parvifolium | Myoporum | 3-6" H 9' W | Little to moderate | Full sun | No | Yes |
Shrub - Marginal - Great ground cover - Some dieback in cold winters, recovers rapidly |
Oenothera spp. | Evening Primrose | See remarks | Little to moderate | Full sun, Partial shade | Yes | No |
Perennial - Flame resistant - Open during day - Stems die back in winter All except Oenothera elata hookeri OK for our area - Sizes variable, check with nursery |