Sierra Vista Area Plant List
Botanical Name | Common Name | Size | Water Use | Sun Exposure | Native Plant? | Evergreen? | Remarks |
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Salvia chamaedryoides | Blue Sage | 1-2' H 2-3' W | Moderate | Full sun | No | Yes |
Perennial - Marginal - Flame resistant - Deadhead to encourage rebloom |
Juglans major | Arizona Walnut | 50' H & W | Moderate | Full sun | Yes | No |
Deciduous Tree - Edible nuts have a rich flavor |
Berberis trifoliata | Agarita | 6' H & W | Moderate | Full sun | No | Yes |
Shrub - Flame resistant - Hollylike leaves - Yellow fragrant flowers Feb. thru Apr. |
Agastache spp. | Agastache | 2-4' H & W | Moderate | Full sun, Partial shade | No | No |
Perennial - Check nursery for interesting hybrids and water requirements - Reblooms if deadheaded - Favorites with hummingbirds |
Erodium chrysanthum | Yellow Stork's Bill | 5" H 12"W | Moderate | Full sun | No | No |
Perennial - Late spring blooming - Primrose yellow flowers with lacy greeen foliage |
Alyssum wulfenianum | Alyssum | 1.5' W mound | Moderate | Full sun, Partial shade | No | No |
Perennial - Prostrate & trailing with pale yellow flowers |
Fraxinus velutina 'Rio Grande' | Arizona Ash | 30'H 30-40'W | Moderate | Full sun | Yes | No |
Deciduous Tree - Flame resistant -''Rio Grande', Fan-tex ash is the recommended ash for this area - Thrives in hot, dry climates and alkaline soils - Foliage resistant to wind burn |
Xylosma congestum | Xylosma | 8-10' H & W | Moderate | Full sun, partial shade | No | Yes |
Evergreen or deciduous Tree or Shrub - Single or multi-stemmed - Stems zigzag and branches droop - X. compacta grows slowly to half the size of species |
Thymus lanuginosus | Woolly Thyme | 2" H 18" W | Moderate | Full sun | No | Yes |
Perennial - Low maintenance variety with tiny, felted, gray leaves - Good for high traffic areas - |
Aloysia gratissima | Whitebrush | 6'H 8'W | Moderate | Full sun, Partial shade | No | No |
Deciduous Shrub - Flowers strongly vanilla scented |
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 |
Aurinia saxatilis/Alyssum | Basket of Gold | 8-12" H mound | Moderate | Full sun, Partial shade | No | Yes |
Perennial - Many varieties - Shear lightly to one half right after bloom |
Nepeta spp. | Catmint, Catnip | See remarks | Moderate | Full sun, Partial shade | No | No |
Perennial - Great for attracting every cat in the neighborhood into your yard - Many varieties - Check for height, width and hardiness |
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 |
Aloysia wrightii | Wright's Bee Bush | 5' H & W | Moderate | Full sun, Partial shade | Yes | No |
Deciduous Shrub - Blooms spring through fall - Sweet-scented flowers can be used to flavor teas and iced drinks |