Sierra Vista Area Plant List
| Botanical Name | Common Name | Size | Water Use | Sun Exposure | Native Plant? |
Evergreen? |
Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chrysothamnus nauseosus | Rabbitbrush | 6' H 3' W | None to little | Full sun | Yes | Yes |
Shrub - Flame resistant - Leaves and stems aromatic - Good for natural plantings - C. viscidiflorus also available - Important: must have good drainage |
| 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 |
| Berberis haematocarpa | Red Barberry | 5' H & W | Moderate | Full sun, Partial shade | Yes | Yes |
Shrub - Attractive foliage, pretty flowers, showy berries - Other barberrys not water wise |
| Hesperaloe parviflora | Red Yucca | 3 - 4 ' H & W | Little to moderate | Full sun, Partial shade | No | Yes |
Perennial - Heat tolerant - Red flowers - There are yellow and yellow-red -flowered forms |
| Rosmarinus officinalis | Rosemary | See remarks | Little to moderate | Full sun | No | Yes |
Shrub or Groundcover - Many varieties - Check nursery for size and characteristics - Edible herb |
| Agave scabra | Rough-leaved Agave | 4' H & W | None to little | Full sun | No | Yes |
Succulent - Wide gray-green leaves rough on the back |
| 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 |
| Perovskia | Russian Sage | 3-4' H & W | Little to moderate | Full sun | No | Yes |
Perennial - Flame resistant - Trim spent blossoms to extend bloom season - Several varieties |
| Opuntia santa-rita | Santa Rita Prickly Pear | 4'H 6'W | None | Full sun | Yes | Yes |
Cactus - The purple coloration of this prickly pear becomes more pronounced with drought or cold weather |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Sedum spp. | Sedum, Stonecrop | See remarks | Little to moderate | Full sun, Partial shade | Yes | Yes |
Some Perennial - Flame resistant - Many species - Check nursery for sizes - Will not take foot traffic |
| Achillea serbica | Serbian Yarrow | 4" H 15" W | Moderate | Full sun | No | Yes |
Perennial - Flame resistant - Slow-growing mats of leaves covered with numerous white flowers |
| Ruschia calvinia pink | Shrubby Ice Plant | 18"H & W | Moderate | Full sun | No | Yes |
Perennial - Shrublet - Clear pink flowers - Winter foliage is purple |
| Garrya wrightii | Silk Tassel | 8' H 6'W | None to little | Full sun, Partial shade | Yes | Yes |
Shrub - Flame resistant - Can be used as an informal hedge - Grown mainly for their pendulous male and female catkins |