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 Name Common Namesort descending Size Water Use Sun Exposure Native Plant? Evergreen? Remarks
Acacia berlandieri Guajillo 5-12'H 5-20'W None to little Full sun No Yes

Tree - Flammable - Marginal - Thornless forms available
Zauchneria californica latifolia Hardy Hummingbird Trumpet, California Fuschia 1.5' H 2' W Little to moderate Full sun No No

Perennial - 'Everett's Choice' is an improved variety - 'Arizonica' is 3' high and has bright orange flowers
Phlomis russeliana Hardy Jerusalem Sage 36" H 20" W Moderate Full sun, Partial shade No No

Perennial - Yellow flowers, olive-green leaves
Nandina domestica Heavenly Bamboo 3-6' H 2-3' W Little to moderate Full sun, Partial shade No Yes

Shrub - Flame resistant - Many varieties - All types turn crimson in fall - Cut oldest canes to ground in spring before growth begins - Dwarf varieties available
Sempervivum tectorum Hens and Chickens 2-5"W rosettes Little Partial shade No Yes

Perennial or Succulent - Water only to prevent shriveling
Quercus ilex Holly Oak 30-60' H & W Little to moderate Full sun No Yes

Tree - Growth can be fairly fast, but varies with soil and water conditions
Rhamnus ilicifolia Holly Redberry 15' H & W None Full sun, Partial shade No Yes

Shrub - No irrigation needed when established - Bulky Shrub or Shrubby Tree
Prosopis glandulosa Honey Mesquite 30' H & W Little Full sun No No

Deciduous Tree - Little pruning needed - Often multi-trunked - Thorniness variable - Cutting grown 'Maverick' is a superior thornless form
Agave parryi var. huachucensis Huachuca Agave 2 - 3' W None to little Full sun, Partial shade Yes Yes

Succulent - Common in the Huachuca Mountains
Delosperma spp. Ice Plant See remarks Little to moderate Full sun, Partial shade No Yes

Perennial or Succulent - Flame resistant - Several species - Check with nurseries for size and hardiness
Achnatherum hymenoides Indian Rice grass 1-2' H & W None to little Full sun No No

Cool season grass - Leaves green in cool weather, golden brown in summer heat - Useful plant in desert landscapes
Dalea bicolor Indigo Bush, Silver Dalea 3-4' H & W Little to moderate Full sun No Yes

Semi- or deciduous Shrub - Flame resistant - Rapid regrowth from hard winter pruning brings a quick crop of fresh foliage - Overwatering or drought can cause partial leaf drop
Cupressus sempervirens Italian Cypress 60H 10'W Little to moderate Full sun No Yes

Tree - Flammable - Several varieties available
Pinus pinea Italian Stone Pine 40-80'H 40-60'W Little to moderate Full sun No Yes

Tree - Flammable - Marginal - Eventually too large for small gardens - Edible seeds
Simmondsia chinensis Jojoba (Goat Nut) 3-6' H & W Little Full sun Yes Yes

Shrub - Marginal - Inconspicuous flowers - Can be used as a hedge - Available in dwarf form

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