Sierra Vista Area Plant List
| Botanical Name |
Common Name |
Size | Water Use | Sun Exposure | Native Plant? | Evergreen? | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myrtus communis | Myrtle | 5-6'' H 4-5' W | Little to moderate | Full sun, Partial shade | No | Yes |
Shrub - Flame resistant - Many named selections - Check with nursery for size and hardiness |
| 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 |
| Verbascum olympicum | Mullein | 5' H 3' W | Moderate | Full sun | No | No |
Perennial - Soft downy-white leaves, bright yellow flowers |
| Muhlenbergia spp. | Muhly, Deer Grass | Size varies | Little | Full sun, Partial shade | Yes | Yes |
Some native in mild winters - Warm season grass |
| Pinus mugo mugo | Muhgo Pine | 4-8' H 8-15' W | Little | Full sun | No | Yes |
Shrub - Flammable - Group includes compact selections |
| Yucca schottii | Mountain Yucca | 6-15' H 3-4'W | None to little | Full sun, Partial shade | Yes | Yes |
Succulent - Clusters of white flowers from spring to midsummer |
| Tagetes lemmonii | Mountain Marigold | 3-6' H & W | Moderate | Full sun | Yes | Yes |
Semi- or deciduous Perennial - Leaves fragrant when rubbed - Can flower all year- Cut back after heavy bloom - Can get frost damage |
| Cercocarpus spp. | Mountain Mahogany | See remarks | None to little | Full sun | Yes | Yes |
Some or deciduous Tree or Shrub - Check with nursery for sizes - Distinguished in fall by long-lasting small fruit |
| Alyssum montanum | Mountain Gold Alyssum | 4"H 18""W | Moderate | Full sun | No | No |
Perennial or groundcover - Flame resistant - After blooming is finished, shear off the faded flowers just above the foliage and enjoy the texture of its low-growing gray-green mat of leaves |
| Anacyclus depressus | Mount Atlas Daisy | 3" H 15" W | Little to moderate | Full sun | No | Yes |
Perennial - Silvery-gray foliage with white daisy flowers - Good plant for edging pathways |
| Ephedra spp. | Mormon Tea | See remarks | None to little | Full sun | Yes | Yes |
Shrub - Erect and densely branched - Check with nursery for sizes |
| Achillea 'moonshine' | Moonshine Yarrow | 1.5' - 2' H 2' W | Little to moderate | Full sun | No | Yes |
Perennials - Flame resistant - Silver-gray foliage, deep yellow 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 |
| Conoclinium (Eupatorium) greggii | Mistflower 'Boothill' | 1.5 -2'H 1-3'W | Little | Full sun, Partial shade | Yes | No |
Perennial - First found near Tombstone - Fluffy lavender flowers late spring to fall |
| Albizia julibrissin | Mimosa (Silk Tree) | 40'H 60'W | Moderate | Full sun, Partial shade | No | No |
Deciduous Tree - Can be controlled to a 10 to 20 ' umbrella patio Tree - Sometimes multi-stemmed |
