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
Olea europaea Olive 'Swan Hill' 25-30' H&W Little to moderate Full sun No Yes

Tree - Marginal - This is a sterile variety - Non-sterile varieties stain pavement and lawns and are allergenic
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
Veronica orientalis Oriental Speedwell 8" H 18" W Moderate Full sun No No

Perennial - Compact mounds of gray-green foliage, deep blue flowers
Agave palmeri Palmer's Agave 3-4' H & W None to little Full sun, Partial shade Yes Yes

Succulent - The most common agave found in the grasslands in this area
Psilostrophe spp. Paper Flower 18" H & W None to little Full sun Yes Yes

Perennial - Dried flowers can be used in arrangements
Salazaria mexicana Paperbag Bush 3' H & W Little Full sun No No

Deciduous Shrub - Common name refers to fruit that develops into an inflated pouch
Agave parryi Parry's Agave 2-3' W None to little Full sun, Partial shade Yes Yes

Succulent - 2 - 3' rosettes - Several varieties available
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.
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
Verbena peruviana Peruvian Verbena 1'H 3'W Moderate Full sun No Yes

Perennial - Pink, red, white or purple flowers - Spreads by above-ground runners
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
Asclepias linaria Pineleaf Milkweed 2' H 3' W Little Full sun Yes Yes

Shrub - Toxic, all parts of many Asclepias species are poisonous if ingested - Marginal - Needle-like leaves, 2" white-flower clusters bloom Mar - Dec.
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
Pinus cembroides, edulis, monophylla Pinyon Pine 10 - 25' H None to little Full sun Yes Yes

Tree - Flammable - Cones contain edible seeds - Slow growing
Yucca glauca Plain Soapweed 3-4' H & W None to little Full sun No Yes

Succulent - In the summer green-white flowers are borne on narrow spikes 4' above foliage

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