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Mediterranean plants

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

879 plants

Mediterranean plants in the database

Evergreen Or Wild Huckleberry (Vaccinium Ovatum) — scientifically named Vaccinium ovatum; leathery leaves and bell-shaped flowers characterize this evergreen

Shrub

Evergreen Or Wild Huckleberry

Vaccinium Ovatum

HalfUSDA 8–10
Evergreen Spurge (Euphorbia Characias 'Portuguese Velvet') — Euphorbia characias 'Portuguese Velvet' is a striking evergreen spurge

Perennial

Evergreen Spurge

Euphorbia Characias 'Portuguese Velvet'

FullUSDA 6–9
False Dittany (Ballota pseudodictamnus) — commonly known as Grecian Horehound

Shrub

False Dittany

Ballota pseudodictamnus

FullUSDA 9–10
False Heather (Cuphea Hyssopifolia) — evergreen shrub with a dense

Perennial

False Heather

Cuphea Hyssopifolia

FullUSDA 10–10
False Sea Pink (Armeria Maritima 'Bloodstone') — It sports vibrant, deep pink blooms atop 6-inch stems in spring and summer

Ground cover

False Sea Pink

Armeria Maritima 'Bloodstone'

FullUSDA 3–8
Fan Aloe (Aloe Plicatilis) — shrub / succulent with orange blooms; each branch terminates in a fan-like arrangement of long

Shrub

Fan Aloe

Aloe Plicatilis

FullUSDA 9–11
Fanfare Grevillea (Grevillea 'Fanfare') — creating a stunning visual texture

Ground cover

Fanfare Grevillea

Grevillea 'Fanfare'

FullUSDA 9–11
Fan Flower (Scaevola Aemula) — blue and multi-colored and purple flowers in the garden; requires minimal water once established

Ground cover

Fan Flower

Scaevola Aemula

FullUSDA 9–10
Feathery Cassia Or Senna (Senna Artemisioides) — shrub for full or half

Shrub

Feathery Cassia Or Senna

Senna Artemisioides

FullUSDA 8–11
Fence Aloe (Aloe Tenuior) — is an incredibly versatile and attractive plant

Succulent

Fence Aloe

Aloe Tenuior

FullUSDA 9–11
Fernleaf Acacia (Acacia Baileyana) — is a captivating specimen renowned for its distinctive silver-blue

Tree

Fernleaf Acacia

Acacia Baileyana

FullUSDA 8–11
Fernleaf Catalina Ironwood (Lyonothamnus Floribundus Asplenifolius) — Growing to a height of 20-40 feet with a 15-20 feet spread, it thrives in full sun to

Tree

Fernleaf Catalina Ironwood

Lyonothamnus Floribundus Asplenifolius

FullUSDA 9–10
Fernleaf Lavender, Pinnata Lavender (Lavandula Pinnata) — Fernleaf Lavender, also known as Lavandula pinnata, is a unique and aromatic addition to any garden

Perennial

Fernleaf Lavender, Pinnata Lavender

Lavandula Pinnata

FullUSDA 10–11
Fern Pine (Podocarpus Gracilior) — or as a stately specimen plant; is a versatile and attractive evergreen that lends a touch of grace and tropical elegance to

Conifer

Fern Pine

Podocarpus Gracilior

FullUSDA 9–10
Festival Bush (Ceratopetalum Gummiferum) — is an evergreen Australian native that captivates with star-shaped

Shrub

Festival Bush

Ceratopetalum Gummiferum

FullUSDA 9–10
Feverfew (Tanacetum Parthenium) — The plant boasts daisy-like flowers with white petals surrounding a yellow disk

Herb

Feverfew

Tanacetum Parthenium

FullUSDA 3–10
Fever Tree (Acacia Xanthophloea) — this semi-deciduous species commands a presence in any garden landscape

Tree

Fever Tree

Acacia Xanthophloea

FullUSDA 8–11
Filoli Coast Redwood (Sequoia Sempervirens 'Filoli') — is an iconic evergreen conifer renowned for its majestic stature

Conifer

Filoli Coast Redwood

Sequoia Sempervirens 'Filoli'

FullUSDA 8–10
Firecracker Bush (Hamelia patens) — ensuring prolonged visual interest.<br><br>Adaptable to both full sun and partial shade

Perennial

Firecracker Bush

Hamelia patens

FullUSDA 9–10
Firefly Heather (Calluna Vulgaris 'Firefly') — which transitions from chartreuse in spring to fiery red-orange in fall

Broadleaf Evergreen

Firefly Heather

Calluna Vulgaris 'Firefly'

FullUSDA 5–8
Firethorn (Pyracantha Koidzumii 'Victory') — reaching up to 8-10 feet tall and 6-8 feet wide

Ground cover

Firethorn

Pyracantha Koidzumii 'Victory'

FullUSDA 8–8
Firewitch Pinks (Dianthus 'Firewitch') — forming a dense mat of slender

Biennial

Firewitch Pinks

Dianthus 'Firewitch'

FullUSDA 3–9
Flannel Bush (Fremontodendron Californicum) — Ideal for creating a statement in xeriscaped gardens or as a privacy screen; the Flannel Bush thrives in

Flannel Bush

Fremontodendron Californicum

USDA 6–10
Flannel Bush, Fremontia Cv. (Fremontodendron 'California Glory') — commonly known as Flannel Bush

Shrub

Flannel Bush, Fremontia Cv.

Fremontodendron 'California Glory'

FullUSDA 7–10

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