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Mediterranean plants

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

879 plants

Hyssop-Leaf Thoroughwort (Eupatorium Hyssopifolium) — The Hyssop-leaf Thoroughwort (Eupatorium hyssopifolium) is a perennial native to North America

Hyssop-Leaf Thoroughwort

Eupatorium Hyssopifolium

Full · Zones 4–8

Icee Blue Yew Pine (Podocarpus Elongatus 'Monmal') — Icee Blue Yew Pine, Podocarpus elongatus 'Monmal', is an evergreen with striking blue-green foliage

Icee Blue Yew Pine

Podocarpus Elongatus 'Monmal'

Full · Zones 10–11

Improved Lantana (Lantana Hybrids) — ideal for adding a splash of color to any landscape

Improved Lantana

Lantana Hybrids

Full · Zones 9–10

Improved Meyer Lemon (Citrus X 'Improved Meyer') — The Improved Meyer Lemon (Citrus x 'Improved Meyer') is a cold-hardier

Improved Meyer Lemon

Citrus X 'Improved Meyer'

Full · Zones 9–11

Inca Lily.Parrot Lily (Alstroemeria Psittacina) — commonly known as Parrot Lily or Inca Lily

Inca Lily.Parrot Lily

Alstroemeria Psittacina

Full · Zones 8–10

Indian Hawthorne (Rhaphiolepis Indica) — shrub with pink blooms; the Indian Hawthorne blooms with clusters of pink or white flowers, image 71

Indian Hawthorne

Rhaphiolepis Indica

Full · Zones 8–8

Interior California Buckwheat (Eriogonum Fas. V. Polifolium) — The Interior California Buckwheat (Eriogonum fasciculatum var

Interior California Buckwheat

Eriogonum Fas. V. Polifolium

Full · Zones 9–10

Interior Live Oak (Quercus Wislizenii) — Quercus wislizenii, commonly known as Interior Live Oak, is a robust evergreen native to California

Interior Live Oak

Quercus Wislizenii

Full · Zones 8–10

Irene Rosemary (Rosmarinus Officinalis 'Irene') — commonly named Irene Rosemary

Irene Rosemary

Rosmarinus Officinalis 'Irene'

Full · Zones 8–10

Island Ceanothus (Ceanothus Arboreus) — The Island Ceanothus (Ceanothus arboreus) is a striking evergreen shrub

Island Ceanothus

Ceanothus Arboreus

Full · Zones 8–10

Island Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Insularis) — Arctostaphylos insularis, or Island Manzanita, is a statuesque shrub native to the California Channel Islands

Island Manzanita

Arctostaphylos Insularis

Full · Zones 9–11

Island Morning Glory (Calystegia Macrostegia) — twining perennial vine native to California's coastal regions

Island Morning Glory

Calystegia Macrostegia

Full · Zones 11–11

Italian Alder (Alnus Cordata) — The Italian Alder (Alnus cordata) is an attractive

Italian Alder

Alnus Cordata

Full · Zones 5–10

Italian Buckthorn (Rhamnus Alaternus) — The Italian Buckthorn (Rhamnus alaternus) is an evergreen shrub with a dense

Italian Buckthorn

Rhamnus Alaternus

Full · Zones 7–10

Italian Cypress (Cupressus Sempervirens 'Stricta') — accentuating vertical lines in the landscape

Italian Cypress

Cupressus Sempervirens 'Stricta'

Full · Zones 5–9

Italian Stone Pine (Pinus Pinea) — The Italian Stone Pine (Pinus pinea)

Italian Stone Pine

Pinus Pinea

Full · Zones 7–10

Ivanhoe Grevillea (Grevillea Vic. 'Ivanhoe') — The Grevillea 'Ivanhoe' is a hardy, Australian native shrub, reaching 6-9 ft in height and spread

Ivanhoe Grevillea

Grevillea Vic. 'Ivanhoe'

Full · Zones 9–11

Jade Necklace (Crassula Perforata) — The Jade Necklace, Crassula rupestris subsp

Jade Necklace

Crassula Perforata

Full · Zones 9–11

Japanese Anemone (Anemone X Hybrida) — boasts graceful stems carrying poppy-like blooms

Japanese Anemone

Anemone X Hybrida

Full · Zones 4–8

Japanese Anemone (Anemone Japonica) — This perennial prefers partial shade and well-drained soil, spreading 18 to 24 inches wide

Japanese Anemone

Anemone Japonica

Full · Zones 5–8

Japanese Wisteria (Wisteria Floribunda) — Japanese Wisteria (Wisteria floribunda) is a vigorous

Japanese Wisteria

Wisteria Floribunda

Full · Zones 4–9

Jerusalem Sage (Phlomis Fruticosa 'Compact Form') — The Jerusalem Sage 'Compact Form' (Phlomis fruticosa) is a drought-tolerant, evergreen shrub

Jerusalem Sage

Phlomis Fruticosa 'Compact Form'

Full · Zones 8–10

John Dourley Manzanita (Arctostaphylos 'John Dourley') — evergreen shrub with a mature size of about 3 feet tall and 6 feet wide

John Dourley Manzanita

Arctostaphylos 'John Dourley'

Full · Zones 7–10

Johnson's Blue Cranesbill (Geranium 'Johnson's Blue') — The Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' is a perennial showcasing vivid periwinkle-blue flowers with delicate

Johnson's Blue Cranesbill

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue'

Full · Zones 2–10