Sierra Vista Area Plant List
Botanical Name |
Common Name | Size | Water Use | Sun Exposure | Native Plant? | Evergreen? | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salvia clevelandii | Cleveland Sage | 3-5' H 5' W | Moderate | Full sun | No | Yes |
Shrub - Many hybrids - Remove faded spikes to encourage rebloom |
| Salvia dorrii | Desert Sage | 1-3' H 2-4' W | Moderate | Full sun | No | Yes |
Shrub - Flame resistant - Good in dry desert garden |
| Salvia greggii | Autumn Sage | 1-4' H & W | Moderate | Full sun | No | Yes |
Shrub - Flame resistant - Blooms spring and fall - Many varieties covering wide color range - Deadhead - Cut back to one half in winter to keep it full |
| Salvia hybrid | Raspberry Delight | 3' H & W | Moderate | Full sun, Partial shade | No | Yes |
Shrub - Flame resistant - Deep green foliage has an herbal fragrance when crushed - Attract hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies |
| Salvia microphylla | Scarlet Sage | 4' H & 3' W | Moderate | Full sun | No | Yes |
Shrub - Usually 3-4'H 3-6'W - Available in various colors |
| Salvia mohavensis | Mojave Sage | 2' H 2.5' W | Little | Full sun | No | Yes |
Shrub or Groundcover - Flame resistant - Be careful not to overwater in summer - Fragrant foliage - Sages attract hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies |
| Salvia muelleri | Royal Purple Sage | 2-3'H 4-6'W | Moderate | Full sun | No | Yes |
Shrub - Flame resistant - Drought tolerant - Spring to fall flowers |
| Salvia pachyphylla | Giant Flowered Purple Sage | 3'H 2.5'W | Little | Full sun | No | Yes |
Shrub - Flame resistant - Blooms all summer - silver foliage - Prune & shape in fall |
| Sambucus mexicana | Blue Elderberry | 10-30'H 8-20'W | Moderate | Full sun, Partial shade | Yes | Yes |
Tree or Shrub - Drops its foliage during drought - Fruit is often used in jams, jellies, pies, and wine |
| Santolina spp. | Santolina | See remarks | Little | Full sun | No | Yes |
Shrub - Flame resistant - Size varies by species - Cut back yearly before spring growth - In harsh winters some plants may die to the ground, but will should back |
| Senecio longilobus | Threadleaf Grounsel | 3'H 2'W | None to little | Full sun | Yes | Yes |
Shrub - Toxic, poisonous to livestock - Common on overgrazed grasslands - Do not overwater |
| Senecio viravira | Dusty Miller (Senecio viravira) | 4' H & W | Little to moderate | Full sun, Partial shade | No | Yes |
Shrub - Flame resistant - Fuller in full sun - Tip-pinch young plants to keep them compact |
| Simmondsia chinensis | Jojoba (Goat Nut) | 3-6' H & W | Little | Full sun | Yes | Yes |
Shrub - Marginal - Inconspicuous flowers - Can be used as a hedge - Available in dwarf form |
| Sophora secundiflora | Texas Mountain Laurel | 15-25'H 10-15'W | Moderate | Full sun | No | Yes |
Tree or Shrub - Toxic, seeds are poisonous if ingested - Naturally Shrubby, but can be trained into a Tree |
| Tecoma stans | Yellow Bells | 8' H 5' W | Little to moderate | Full sun, Partial shade | Yes | No |
Tall shrub - Will die back in winter, but will recover quickly - Bright yellow "bell" flowers summer-fall |