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
Albizia julibrissin Mimosa (Silk Tree) 40'H 60'W Moderate Full sun, Partial shade No No

Deciduous Tree - Can be controlled to a 10 to 20 ' umbrella patio Tree - Sometimes multi-stemmed
Agave victoriae reginae Agave Victoria Clumps 1' W None to little Full sun, Partial shade No Yes

Succulent - Slow growing, can stand in ground or pot 20 years before flowering, and then die
Agave utahensis Agave Utah 1'H 2'W None to little Full sun No Yes

Succulent - This species highly variable in form, size, and color - Often forms large clumps
Agave scabra Rough-leaved Agave 4' H & W None to little Full sun No Yes

Succulent - Wide gray-green leaves rough on the back
Agave parviflora Agave Parviflora 6"H 8"W None to little Full sun, Partial shade No Yes

Succulent - Petite plants ideal for pots or small patio areas
Agave parryi var. huachucensis Huachuca Agave 2 - 3' W None to little Full sun, Partial shade Yes Yes

Succulent - Common in the Huachuca Mountains
Agave parryi Parry's Agave 2-3' W None to little Full sun, Partial shade Yes Yes

Succulent - 2 - 3' rosettes - Several varieties available
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
Agave lechuguilla Lechuguilla 10-20"H 8"W None to little Full sun, Partial shade No Yes

Succulent - Note small size - Colonizes
Agave americana Century Plant 6' H 10' W None to little Full sun, Partial shade No Yes

Succulent - Variegated varieties available - Be sure you want a large plant before you buy it
Agastache spp. Agastache 2-4' H & W Moderate Full sun, Partial shade No No

Perennial - Check nursery for interesting hybrids and water requirements - Reblooms if deadheaded - Favorites with hummingbirds
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
Achillea X kellereri Keller's Yarrow 6" H 12 ' W Moderate Full sun No No

Perennial - Flame resistant - Large white flower clusters continue through summer
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
Achillea millefolium Common Yarrow See remarks Little to moderate Full sun No Yes

Perennial - Flame resistant - Many varieties of different colors - Spreads by underground runners

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