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Mediterranean plants

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

879 plants

Mediterranean plants in the database

Dwarf Edible Fig (Ficus Carica 'Little Miss Figgy') — Reaching up to 6 feet in height and spread

Tree

Dwarf Edible Fig

Ficus Carica 'Little Miss Figgy'

FullUSDA 8–10
Dwarf Myrtle (Myrtus Communis 'Compacta') — Dwarf Myrtle (Myrtus communis 'Compacta') is a fragrant

Shrub

Dwarf Myrtle

Myrtus Communis 'Compacta'

FullUSDA 9–11
Dwarf Olive (Olea Europaea 'Montra') — is a dwarf evergreen variety of the classic olive tree

Shrub

Dwarf Olive

Olea Europaea 'Montra'

FullUSDA 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

Broadleaf Evergreen

Dwarf Oregon Grape

Mahonia Aquifolium 'Compact John Muir'

FullUSDA 5–10
Dwarf Plumbago (Ceratostigma Plumbaginoides) — showcasing vibrant blue flowers and rich green foliage that transitions to a striking bronze-red in, image 21

Ground cover

Dwarf Plumbago

Ceratostigma Plumbaginoides

FullUSDA 8–10
Dwarf Pomegranate (Punica Granatum 'Nana') — presents as a compact and ornamental fruit-bearing plant

Shrub

Dwarf Pomegranate

Punica Granatum 'Nana'

FullUSDA 8–11
Dwarf Strawberry Tree (Arbutus Unedo 'Compacta') — The Dwarf Strawberry Tree (Arbutus unedo 'Compacta') is an evergreen shrub

Shrub

Dwarf Strawberry Tree

Arbutus Unedo 'Compacta'

FullUSDA 7–11
Dwarf Umbrella Plant (Cyperus Alternifolius V. Gracilis) — perennial for deep shade or full or half or shade; its peaceful, yet engaging presence can evoke a

Perennial

Dwarf Umbrella Plant

Cyperus Alternifolius V. Gracilis

Deep ShadeUSDA 9–11
Dymondia, Rock Ditty (Dymondia Margaretae) — It boasts silver-green leaves with a fuzzy white underside

Ground cover

Dymondia, Rock Ditty

Dymondia Margaretae

FullUSDA 9–10
Eastwood Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Glandulosa) — with deep red bark and twisted branches

Shrub

Eastwood Manzanita

Arctostaphylos Glandulosa

FullUSDA 9–10
Edible Fig (Ficus Carica) — Aesthetic and functional, it's a splendid choice for edible landscapes and as a focal specimen; in spring and, image 126

Tree

Edible Fig

Ficus Carica

FullUSDA 8–10
Electric Blue Penstemon (Penstemon 'Electric Blue') — boasting vibrant tubular flowers up to 1 inch long in an intense shade of blue

Perennial

Electric Blue Penstemon

Penstemon 'Electric Blue'

FullUSDA 7–11
Endress' Cranesbill (Geranium Endressii) — ground cover / perennial with pink blooms

Ground cover

Endress' Cranesbill

Geranium Endressii

FullUSDA 3–9
Engelmann Oak, Mesa Or Pasadena Oak (Quercus Engelmannii) — California native that offers a majestic silhouette

Tree

Engelmann Oak, Mesa Or Pasadena Oak

Quercus Engelmannii

FullUSDA 7–11
English Daisy (Bellis Perennis) — is a charming perennial with dense tufts of spoon-shaped leaves; is a charming perennial ground cover that is, image 86

Annual

English Daisy

Bellis Perennis

FullUSDA 3–10
English Ivy (Hedera Helix) — The vine clings firmly to walls and other surfaces with its aerial rootlets; fast-growing, it reaches up to 50 feet, image 78

Broadleaf Evergreen

English Ivy

Hedera Helix

Deep ShadeUSDA 4–10
English Lavender (Lavandula Angustifolia) — Its hardiness falls within USDA Zones 5 through 8

Herb

English Lavender

Lavandula Angustifolia

FullUSDA 5–9
Esparto Grass (Lygeum Spartum) — Minimal maintenance is required, principally in the form of occasional trimming to keep it looking neat; gold flowers in the

Grass

Esparto Grass

Lygeum Spartum

HalfUSDA 7–10
Eulalia (Miscanthus Transmorrisonensis) — initially displaying a light pink color which matures to a creamy tan as the seasons progress

Grass

Eulalia

Miscanthus Transmorrisonensis

FullUSDA 6–9
Eureka Lemon (Citrus Limon 'Eureka') — with a spread of 10-15 feet

Tree

Eureka Lemon

Citrus Limon 'Eureka'

FullUSDA 9–11
European Black Alder (Alnus Glutinosa) — giving rise to its species name "glutinosa," meaning \'sticky\'; the European Black Alder (Alnus, image 52

Tree

European Black Alder

Alnus Glutinosa

FullUSDA 3–7
European Gooseberry (Ribes Uva-Crispa) — These blooms are typically insignificant in color; which is critical in preventing fungal diseases such as, image 77

Shrub

European Gooseberry

Ribes Uva-Crispa

HalfUSDA 3–8
European Grapevine (Vitis Vinifera) — Vitis vinifera, the European Grapevine, is a deciduous vine cultivated for its fruit in zones 7-10

Vine

European Grapevine

Vitis Vinifera

FullUSDA 7–10
Euryops (Euryops Pectinatus) — dark green foliage and profusion of bright yellow daisy-like flowers

Shrub

Euryops

Euryops Pectinatus

FullUSDA 9–11

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