Sierra Vista Area Plant List
Botanical Name | Common Name | Size | Water Use | Sun Exposure | Native Plant? | Evergreen? | Remarks |
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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 |
Panicum virgatum 'Prairie Sky' | Prairie Sky | 4 - 5'H 2'W | Moderate | Full sun | No | No |
Warm season grass - Tight growing upright columns of sky blue foliage |
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 |
Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum' | Purple Fountain Grass | 5' H & W | Little | Full sun, Partial shade | No | No |
Warm season grass - This attractive pennisetum variety usually does not self-sow - The green variety is invasive |
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. |
Perovskia | Russian Sage | 3-4' H & W | Little to moderate | Full sun | No | Yes |
Perennial - Flame resistant - Trim spent blossoms to extend bloom season - Several varieties |
Phemeranthus calycinum | Flame Flower | 8-12" H 5' W | Moderate | Full sun | No | No |
Perennial - Long summer bloomer - Often goes dormant before first frost |
Phlomis russeliana | Hardy Jerusalem Sage | 36" H 20" W | Moderate | Full sun, Partial shade | No | No |
Perennial - Yellow flowers, olive-green leaves |
Phlox tenuifolia | Desert Phlox | 2' H & W | Moderate | Full sun, Partial shade | Yes | No |
Perennial - Mounded white flowers |
Pinus cembroides, edulis, monophylla | Pinyon Pine | 10 - 25' H | None to little | Full sun | Yes | Yes |
Tree - Flammable - Cones contain edible seeds - Slow growing |
Pinus eldarica | Afghan Pine | 30-80'H 15-25'W | Little | Full sun | No | Yes |
Tree - Marginal - Not for our zone, although they seem to do well in our area - Avoid planting where oaks are present as they may be subject to Comadra blister rust - Flammable - One of best pines for much of the desert |
Pinus mugo mugo | Muhgo Pine | 4-8' H 8-15' W | Little | Full sun | No | Yes |
Shrub - Flammable - Group includes compact selections |
Pinus pinea | Italian Stone Pine | 40-80'H 40-60'W | Little to moderate | Full sun | No | Yes |
Tree - Flammable - Marginal - Eventually too large for small gardens - Edible seeds |
Pistacia chinensis | Chinese Pistache | 30-60' H & W | Little to moderate | Full sun | No | No |
Decidious Tree - Flame resistant - Reliable Tree for streetside planting, lawn, patio, or garden - Good fall color |
Potentilla fruticosa | Shrubby Cinquefoil | 1-3'H 3-4'W | Moderate | Full sun, Partial shade | No | No |
Deciduous Shrub - Many varieties with white, pink, red, or yellow flowers - Fairly trouble-free plants that do well in well-drained soil |