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
Lantana spp. Lantana See remarks Moderate Full sun No No

Deciduous Shrub or Groundcover - Toxic, fruits are poisonous if ingested - All lantanas OK for our area - Many colors and varieties - Will die to ground in winter, but will recover - Prone to mildew in shade - Check with nursery for size
Larrea tridentata Creosote Bush 4-6 'H - 8' W None to little Full sun Yes Yes

Shrub - Flammable - Plants in shade become leggy
Lavandula spp. Lavender (Shrub) See remarks Moderate Full sun No Yes

Shrub - Flame resistant - Forms mounds - Many species - Check nursery for size, hardiness and color - Attract birds, butteflies, and bees
Leonotis leonurus Lion's Tail 4 - 6' H & W None to little Full sun No Yes

Shrub - If frost hits, cut back to live growth in spring
Leucaena retusa Golden Ball Lead Tree 12-20' H & W Little to moderate Full sun Yes Yes

Tree in mild winters, otherwise deciduous - Tree or Shrub - Useful between cultivated garden and native desert - Best if planted in wind sheltered area
Leucophyllum spp. Texas Ranger, Sage See remarks Little to moderate Full sun No Yes

Shrub - Many species - Requires little or no pruning - Check nursery for size
Lycium spp. Lycium 6' H & W Little Full sun Yes No

Deciduous Shrub - Can be used for barrier plantings
Macfadyena unguis-cati Cat's Claw 25-40' H Moderate Full sun, Partial shade No Yes

Evergreen or deciduous vine or groundcover - After bloom, cut back some stems to stimulate growth lower down - Pinch back vigorous shoots as needed - Do not grow on stucco as it may pull the stucco off
Myoporum parvifolium Myoporum 3-6" H 9' W Little to moderate Full sun No Yes

Shrub - Marginal - Great ground cover - Some dieback in cold winters, recovers rapidly
Myrtus communis Myrtle 5-6'' H 4-5' W Little to moderate Full sun, Partial shade No Yes

Shrub - Flame resistant - Many named selections - Check with nursery for size and hardiness
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
Nerium oleander Oleander 3-20'H 4-12'W Little to moderate Full sun No No

Evergree Shrub - Flame resistant - Toxic, all parts poisonous if ingested. Don't burn prunings, smoke can cause severe irritation - Routine pruning not necessary
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
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
Pinus cembroides, edulis, monophylla Pinyon Pine 10 - 25' H None to little Full sun Yes Yes

Tree - Flammable - Cones contain edible seeds - Slow growing

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