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Mediterranean plants

Plants suited to Mediterranean climates: hot dry summers, mild wet winters.

879 plants

Dwarf Edible Fig (Ficus Carica 'Little Miss Figgy') — suited for small spaces and container gardening

Dwarf Edible Fig

Ficus Carica 'Little Miss Figgy'

Full · Zones 8–10

Dwarf Myrtle (Myrtus Communis 'Compacta') — Dwarf Myrtle (Myrtus communis 'Compacta') is a fragrant

Dwarf Myrtle

Myrtus Communis 'Compacta'

Full · Zones 9–11

Dwarf Olive (Olea Europaea 'Montra') — is a dwarf evergreen variety of the classic olive tree

Dwarf Olive

Olea Europaea 'Montra'

Full · Zones 8–11

Dwarf Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium 'Compact John Muir') — The Dwarf Oregon Grape 'Compacta John Muir' is an evergreen shrub, reaching 2-3 feet in height

Dwarf Oregon Grape

Mahonia Aquifolium 'Compact John Muir'

Full · Zones 5–10

Dwarf Plumbago (Ceratostigma Plumbaginoides) — showcasing vibrant blue flowers and rich green foliage that transitions to a striking bronze-red in fall

Dwarf Plumbago

Ceratostigma Plumbaginoides

Full · Zones 8–10

Dwarf Pomegranate (Punica Granatum 'Nana') — The Dwarf Pomegranate (Punica granatum 'Nana') is a compact

Dwarf Pomegranate

Punica Granatum 'Nana'

Full · Zones 8–11

Dwarf Strawberry Tree (Arbutus Unedo 'Compacta') — The Dwarf Strawberry Tree (Arbutus unedo 'Compacta') is an evergreen shrub

Dwarf Strawberry Tree

Arbutus Unedo 'Compacta'

Full · Zones 7–11

Dwarf Umbrella Plant (Cyperus Alternifolius V. Gracilis) — This low-maintenance, water-loving species thrives in full to partial sun

Dwarf Umbrella Plant

Cyperus Alternifolius V. Gracilis

Deep Shade · Zones 9–11

Dymondia, Rock Ditty (Dymondia Margaretae) — Dymondia margaretae, commonly called Silver Carpet or Rock Ditty, is a hardy, evergreen ground cover

Dymondia, Rock Ditty

Dymondia Margaretae

Full · Zones 9–10

Eastwood Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Glandulosa) — The Eastwood Manzanita (Arctostaphylos glandulosa) is an evergreen shrub with a striking structure

Eastwood Manzanita

Arctostaphylos Glandulosa

Full · Zones 9–10

Edible Fig (Ficus Carica) — An Edible Fig, Ficus carica, thrives in warmer zones, maturing to 10-30 feet tall

Edible Fig

Ficus Carica

Full · Zones 8–10

Electric Blue Penstemon (Penstemon 'Electric Blue') — Penstemon 'Electric Blue' is a striking herbaceous perennial

Electric Blue Penstemon

Penstemon 'Electric Blue'

Full · Zones 7–11

Endress' Cranesbill (Geranium Endressii) — Endress' Cranesbill (Geranium endressii) is a perennial

Endress' Cranesbill

Geranium Endressii

Full · Zones 3–9

Engelmann Oak, Mesa Or Pasadena Oak (Quercus Engelmannii) — The Engelmann Oak (Quercus engelmannii)

Engelmann Oak, Mesa Or Pasadena Oak

Quercus Engelmannii

Full · Zones 7–11

English Daisy (Bellis Perennis) — commonly known as the English Daisy

English Daisy

Bellis Perennis

Full · Zones 3–10

English Ivy (Hedera Helix) — Hedera helix, commonly known as English Ivy, is a versatile evergreen vine

English Ivy

Hedera Helix

Deep Shade · Zones 4–10

English Lavender (Lavandula Angustifolia) — is a perennial prized for its fragrant purple flowers and silvery-green foliage

English Lavender

Lavandula Angustifolia

Full · Zones 5–9

Esparto Grass (Lygeum Spartum) — Durable and low-maintenance, it contributes texture and resilience to water-wise garden designs

Esparto Grass

Lygeum Spartum

Half · Zones 7–10

Eulalia (Miscanthus Transmorrisonensis) — The Evergreen Eulalia, or Miscanthus transmorrisonensis, is an ornamental grass thriving in USDA zones 7-9

Eulalia

Miscanthus Transmorrisonensis

Full · Zones 6–9

Eureka Lemon (Citrus Limon 'Eureka') — The Eureka Lemon (Citrus limon 'Eureka') is a prolific citrus cultivar

Eureka Lemon

Citrus Limon 'Eureka'

Full · Zones 9–11

European Black Alder (Alnus Glutinosa) — The European Black Alder (Alnus glutinosa) is a deciduous tree renowned for its rapid growth

European Black Alder

Alnus Glutinosa

Full · Zones 3–7

European Gooseberry (Ribes Uva-Crispa) — Growing to about 3-5 ft tall and wide

European Gooseberry

Ribes Uva-Crispa

Half · Zones 3–8

European Grapevine (Vitis Vinifera) — Vitis vinifera, the European Grapevine, is a deciduous vine cultivated for its fruit in zones 7-10

European Grapevine

Vitis Vinifera

Full · Zones 7–10

Euryops (Euryops Pectinatus) — is an evergreen shrub reaching up to 5 feet tall and wide

Euryops

Euryops Pectinatus

Full · Zones 9–11