Sierra Vista Area Plant List
Botanical Name |
Common Name | Size | Water Use | Sun Exposure | Native Plant? | Evergreen? | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Sambucus mexicana | Blue Elderberry | 10-30'H 8-20'W | Moderate | Full sun, Partial shade | Yes | Yes |
Tree or Shrub - Drops its foliage during drought - Fruit is often used in jams, jellies, pies, and wine |
| Salvia sclarea | Clary Sage | 3-4' Flower Stalks & 2-3' W | Little to moderate | Full sun | No | No |
Biennial or Perennial - Flame resistant - Cutting stems before seeds form produces rebloom and may prolong plant's life |
| 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 |
| Salvia muelleri | Royal Purple Sage | 2-3'H 4-6'W | Moderate | Full sun | No | Yes |
Shrub - Flame resistant - Drought tolerant - Spring to fall flowers |
| Salvia mohavensis | Mojave Sage | 2' H 2.5' W | Little | Full sun | No | Yes |
Shrub or Groundcover - Flame resistant - Be careful not to overwater in summer - Fragrant foliage - Sages attract hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies |
| Salvia microphylla | Scarlet Sage | 4' H & 3' W | Moderate | Full sun | No | Yes |
Shrub - Usually 3-4'H 3-6'W - Available in various colors |
| Salvia hybrid | Raspberry Delight | 3' H & W | Moderate | Full sun, Partial shade | No | Yes |
Shrub - Flame resistant - Deep green foliage has an herbal fragrance when crushed - Attract hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies |
| Salvia greggii | Autumn Sage | 1-4' H & W | Moderate | Full sun | No | Yes |
Shrub - Flame resistant - Blooms spring and fall - Many varieties covering wide color range - Deadhead - Cut back to one half in winter to keep it full |
| Salvia dorrii | Desert Sage | 1-3' H 2-4' W | Moderate | Full sun | No | Yes |
Shrub - Flame resistant - Good in dry desert garden |
| Salvia clevelandii | Cleveland Sage | 3-5' H 5' W | Moderate | Full sun | No | Yes |
Shrub - Many hybrids - Remove faded spikes to encourage rebloom |
| 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 |
| Salvia chamaedryoides | Blue Sage | 1-2' H 2-3' W | Moderate | Full sun | No | Yes |
Perennial - Marginal - Flame resistant - Deadhead to encourage rebloom |
| Salazaria mexicana | Paperbag Bush | 3' H & W | Little | Full sun | No | No |
Deciduous Shrub - Common name refers to fruit that develops into an inflated pouch |