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 descending Common Name Size Water Use Sun Exposure Native Plant? Evergreen? Remarks
Origanum spp. Oregano 2' H & W Little to moderate Full sun No No

Usually Perennial - Marginal - Many species, some not hardy in our area - Check with nursery for exposure and hardiness - Culinary herb
Panicum virgatum 'Prairie Sky' Prairie Sky 4 - 5'H 2'W Moderate Full sun No No

Warm season grass - Tight growing upright columns of sky blue foliage
Parthenocissus spp. Creeper Vines See remarks Moderate Full sun, Partial shade Yes No

Deciduous Vine - Handsome foliage is beautifully colored in autumn - P. henryana marginal in our zone - Inquire at nursery for size
Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum' Purple Fountain Grass 5' H & W Little Full sun, Partial shade No No

Warm season grass - This attractive pennisetum variety usually does not self-sow - The green variety is invasive
Penstemon spp. Penstemon See remarks Little to moderate Full sun, Partial shade Yes No

Many natives - Perennial - Flame resistant - Over 250 species - Check nursery for size, hardiness and water requirements - If plants require regular water, then they are not recommended.
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
Phemeranthus calycinum Flame Flower 8-12" H 5' W Moderate Full sun No No

Perennial - Long summer bloomer - Often goes dormant before first frost
Phlomis russeliana Hardy Jerusalem Sage 36" H 20" W Moderate Full sun, Partial shade No No

Perennial - Yellow flowers, olive-green leaves
Phlox tenuifolia Desert Phlox 2' H & W Moderate Full sun, Partial shade Yes No

Perennial - Mounded white flowers
Pinus cembroides, edulis, monophylla Pinyon Pine 10 - 25' H None to little Full sun Yes Yes

Tree - Flammable - Cones contain edible seeds - Slow growing
Pinus eldarica Afghan Pine 30-80'H 15-25'W Little Full sun No Yes

Tree - Marginal - Not for our zone, although they seem to do well in our area - Avoid planting where oaks are present as they may be subject to Comadra blister rust - Flammable - One of best pines for much of the desert
Pinus mugo mugo Muhgo Pine 4-8' H 8-15' W Little Full sun No Yes

Shrub - Flammable - Group includes compact selections
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
Pistacia chinensis Chinese Pistache 30-60' H & W Little to moderate Full sun No No

Decidious Tree - Flame resistant - Reliable Tree for streetside planting, lawn, patio, or garden - Good fall color
Potentilla fruticosa Shrubby Cinquefoil 1-3'H 3-4'W Moderate Full sun, Partial shade No No

Deciduous Shrub - Many varieties with white, pink, red, or yellow flowers - Fairly trouble-free plants that do well in well-drained soil

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