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 ascending Common Name Size Water Use Sun Exposure Native Plant? Evergreen? Remarks
Artemisia spp. Artemisia See remarks Little to moderate Full sun Yes Yes

Some shrubs or groundcovers - Check with nursery for hardiness and size
Artemisia spp. Artemisia spp. See remarks Little to moderate Full sun Yes Yes

Some Perennials & shrubs - Many species - Inquire at nursery for size, exposure and hardiness
Artemisia frigida Fringed Wormwood 1.5' H & W Little to moderate Full sun No Yes

Perennial - Cut back as needed
Artemisia filifolia Sand Sagebrush 4' H 5' W None to little Full sun No No

Perennial - Toxic, noticed primarily by people who suffer from allergies - From spring through fall, yellowish white flowers bloom - Many-branched shrub
Aristida purpurea Purple Three-Awn 12 - 24"H 1' W None to little Full sun Yes No

Warm and cool season grass - Purple-tinted stems and flowers
Arctostaphylos pungens Manzanita 6' H & W Little to moderate Full sun, Partial shade Yes Yes

Shrub - Smooth red bark and crooked branches - Berries attract birds
Arbutus unedo Strawberry Tree 8 - 35' H & W Moderate Full sun, Partial shade No Yes

Tree or Shrub - Flame resistant - Non-edible fruits resemble strawberries in texture - Several varieties
Anisacanthus thurberi Thurber's Desert Honeysuckle 4' H & W Moderate Full sun Yes No

Deciduous Shrub - Cut to ground before spring growth to rejuvenate - Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies
Anisacanthus quadrifidus wrightii Wright's Desert Honeysuckle 3' H - 4' H Little to moderate Full sun, Partial shade No No

Deciduous Shrub - For compact shape and prolific bloom, cut back to 1/2 to 1/3 before spring growth - Bright red-orange tubular flowers spring, summer, fall - Attracts hummingbirds - Rabbits love new shoots, so protect.
Anacyclus depressus Mount Atlas Daisy 3" H 15" W Little to moderate Full sun No Yes

Perennial - Silvery-gray foliage with white daisy flowers - Good plant for edging pathways
Amorpha canescens Leadplant 2-4' H 3' W Moderate Full sun No No

Perennial - Prune to one foot in fall to increase flowers
Alyssum wulfenianum Alyssum 1.5' W mound Moderate Full sun, Partial shade No No

Perennial - Prostrate & trailing with pale yellow flowers
Alyssum montanum Mountain Gold Alyssum 4"H 18""W Moderate Full sun No No

Perennial or groundcover - Flame resistant - After blooming is finished, shear off the faded flowers just above the foliage and enjoy the texture of its low-growing gray-green mat of leaves
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
Aloysia gratissima Whitebrush 6'H 8'W Moderate Full sun, Partial shade No No

Deciduous Shrub - Flowers strongly vanilla scented

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