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Mediterranean plants

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

879 plants

Leather Leaf Sedge (Carex Buchananii) — is a perennial grass-like plant known for its striking bronze foliage

Leather Leaf Sedge

Carex Buchananii

Full · Zones 5–10

Leather Oak (Quercus Durata) — consider its adaptability to poor soils and its drought tolerance once established

Leather Oak

Quercus Durata

Full · Zones 6–10

Lemon (Citrus Limon Cv.) — It boasts fragrant white flowers and glossy green leaves

Lemon

Citrus Limon Cv.

Full · Zones 9–11

Lemonade Berry (Rhus Integrifolia) — The Lemonade Berry, or Rhus integrifolia, is an evergreen shrub native to California

Lemonade Berry

Rhus Integrifolia

Full · Zones 9–10

Lemon Ball Stonecrop (Sedum 'Lemon Ball') — offers a pop of chartreuse with its dense

Lemon Ball Stonecrop

Sedum 'Lemon Ball'

Full · Zones 4–9

Lemon Bottlebrush (Callistemon Citrinus) — The Lemon Bottlebrush (Callistemon citrinus) is an eye-catching evergreen shrub

Lemon Bottlebrush

Callistemon Citrinus

Full · Zones 9–10

Lemon Creeping Thyme (Thymus X Citirodorus 'Lemon Creeping') — Lemon Creeping Thyme, Thymus x citriodorus 'Lemon Creeping', is a fragrant, low-growing

Lemon Creeping Thyme

Thymus X Citirodorus 'Lemon Creeping'

Full · Zones 5–8

Lemon Gold Thyme (Thymus X Citriodorus 'Aureus') — Lemon Gold Thyme (Thymus x citriodorus 'Aureus') is a fragrant

Lemon Gold Thyme

Thymus X Citriodorus 'Aureus'

Full · Zones 5–9

Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon Citratus) — This aromatic grass showcases thin, arching green leaves and a citrus scent

Lemon Grass

Cymbopogon Citratus

Full · Zones 7–11

Lemon Scented Gum (Eucalyptus Citriodora) — is a stately evergreen tree native to Australia

Lemon Scented Gum

Eucalyptus Citriodora

Full · Zones 9–11

Lemon-Scented Tea Tree (Leptospermum Petersonii) — Leptospermum petersonii, commonly known as Lemon-Scented Tea Tree, is an evergreen shrub native to Australia

Lemon-Scented Tea Tree

Leptospermum Petersonii

Full · Zones 9–11

Lemon Verbena (Aloysia Triphylla) — Lemon Verbena (Aloysia triphylla) is a perennial herb prized for its citrus-scented leaves

Lemon Verbena

Aloysia Triphylla

Full · Zones 8–8

Licorice Plant (Helichrysum Petiolare) — heart-shaped leaves and sweet aroma akin to licorice

Licorice Plant

Helichrysum Petiolare

Full · Zones 10–10

Lilac Or Totem Poles Melaleuca (Melaleuca Decussata) — or the Totem Poles Melaleuca

Lilac Or Totem Poles Melaleuca

Melaleuca Decussata

Full · Zones 9–11

Lily Of The Valley Tree (Crinodendron Patagua) — revered for its profuse white

Lily Of The Valley Tree

Crinodendron Patagua

Full · Zones 8–11

Limber Pine (Pinus Flexilis) — is a resilient and versatile conifer ideal for creating interest in landscapes

Limber Pine

Pinus Flexilis

Full · Zones 4–7

Lingonberry (Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea) — They spread to form dense mats with a width of 12 to 24 inches

Lingonberry

Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea

Half · Zones 3–8

Lion's Tail (Leonotis Leonurus) — it's a magnet for hummingbirds and pollinators

Lion's Tail

Leonotis Leonurus

Full · Zones 9–11

Little Kurrajong (Brachychiton Bidwilli) — The Little Kurrajong (Brachychiton bidwillii) is a vibrant small tree, reaching up to 20 feet in height

Little Kurrajong

Brachychiton Bidwilli

Full · Zones 8–11

Little Sur Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Edmundsii) — The Little Sur Manzanita, or Arctostaphylos edmundsii, is a low-growing evergreen shrub, native to California

Little Sur Manzanita

Arctostaphylos Edmundsii

Full · Zones 11–11

Lobster Flower (Plectranthus Neochilius) — The Lobster Flower (Plectranthus neochilus) is a fragrant, drought-tolerant ground cover

Lobster Flower

Plectranthus Neochilius

Full · Zones 9–10

Lodgepole Pine (Pinus Contorta) — thriving in zones 4-8 with a mature height of 70-80 feet and a spread of 20-30 feet

Lodgepole Pine

Pinus Contorta

Full · Zones 7–10

Lombardy Poplar (Populus Nigra 'Italica') — reaching up to 60 feet in height with a spread of 10-15 feet

Lombardy Poplar

Populus Nigra 'Italica'

Full · Zones 4–10

Louis Edmunds Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Bakeri 'Louis Edmunds') — Arctostaphylos bakeri 'Louis Edmunds' is an evergreen shrub

Louis Edmunds Manzanita

Arctostaphylos Bakeri 'Louis Edmunds'

Full · Zones 7–10