Sierra Vista Area Plant List

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The Sierra Vista Area Plant List, with common name, botanical name, and other plant information
Botanical Namesort ascending Common Name Size Water Use Sun Exposure Native Plant? Evergreen? Remarks
Muhlenbergia spp. Muhly, Deer Grass Size varies Little Full sun, Partial shade Yes Yes

Some native in mild winters - Warm season grass
Muhlenbergia emersleyi Bull Grass 1.5'H 3-4'W Little Full sun, Partial shade Yes No

Warm season grass - Feathery spikes are purplish to reddish, fading to cream with age
Muhlenbergia capillaris Pink Muhly 3'H - 6'W Little Full sun, Partial shade No No

Warm season grass - Very drought tolerant, looks better and gets bigger if given some water
Muhlenbergia capellensis Regal Mist 3' H & W Little Full sun No No

Warm season grass - Spectacular dusky pink in the fall
Melampodium leucanthum Blackfoot Daisy 1' H & W Little to moderate Full sun Yes No

Perennial - If straggly, cut back in fall - Grows best in decomposed granite
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
Macfadyena unguis-cati Cat's Claw 25-40' H Moderate Full sun, Partial shade No Yes

Evergreen or deciduous vine or groundcover - After bloom, cut back some stems to stimulate growth lower down - Pinch back vigorous shoots as needed - Do not grow on stucco as it may pull the stucco off
Lycium spp. Lycium 6' H & W Little Full sun Yes No

Deciduous Shrub - Can be used for barrier plantings
Linum lewisii Western Blue Flax 3' H 1' W Moderate Full sun Yes No

Annual or Perennial - Flame resistant - Easy to grow from seed - Hard to divide - Other linums OK
Limonium latifolium Perennial Blue Statice 30" H 24" W Moderate Full sun, Partial shade No No

Annual or Perennial - Airy summer bloomer with lavender-blue sprays - Good dried cut flower
Leucophyllum spp. Texas Ranger, Sage See remarks Little to moderate Full sun No Yes

Shrub - Many species - Requires little or no pruning - Check nursery for size
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
Leonotis leonurus Lion's Tail 4 - 6' H & W None to little Full sun No Yes

Shrub - If frost hits, cut back to live growth in spring
Lavandula spp. Lavender (Annual or Perennial) See remarks Moderate Full sun No No

Annual or Perennial - Flame resistant - Many species and varieties available - All are water wise, but some are not hardy in our zone - Check with nursery for hardiness and size
Lavandula spp. Lavender (Shrub) See remarks Moderate Full sun No Yes

Shrub - Flame resistant - Forms mounds - Many species - Check nursery for size, hardiness and color - Attract birds, butteflies, and bees

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