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Mediterranean plants

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

879 plants

Mediterranean plants in the database

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

Grass

Leather Leaf Sedge

Carex Buchananii

FullUSDA 5–10
Leather Oak (Quercus Durata) — dense shrub or small tree

Shrub

Leather Oak

Quercus Durata

FullUSDA 6–10
Lemon (Citrus Limon Cv.) — Ideal for USDA zones 9-11, it thrives in full sun and well-draining soil

Tree

Lemon

Citrus Limon Cv.

FullUSDA 9–11
Lemonade Berry (Rhus Integrifolia) — These blooms give way to sticky berries that have a tart

Shrub

Lemonade Berry

Rhus Integrifolia

FullUSDA 9–10
Lemon Ball Stonecrop (Sedum 'Lemon Ball') — offers a pop of chartreuse with its dense

Ground cover

Lemon Ball Stonecrop

Sedum 'Lemon Ball'

FullUSDA 4–9
Lemon Bottlebrush (Callistemon Citrinus) — Callistemon citrinus thrives in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11; ensuring the plant remains a focal, image 96

Tree

Lemon Bottlebrush

Callistemon Citrinus

FullUSDA 9–10
Lemon Creeping Thyme (Thymus X Citirodorus 'Lemon Creeping') — It reaches up to 3 inches in height and spreads 12-18 inches wide

Perennial

Lemon Creeping Thyme

Thymus X Citirodorus 'Lemon Creeping'

FullUSDA 5–8
Lemon Gold Thyme (Thymus X Citriodorus 'Aureus') — evergreen perennial that showcases golden-yellow foliage with a pleasant lemon scent

Ground cover

Lemon Gold Thyme

Thymus X Citriodorus 'Aureus'

FullUSDA 5–9
Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon Citratus) — This aromatic grass showcases thin, arching green leaves and a citrus scent

Grass

Lemon Grass

Cymbopogon Citratus

FullUSDA 7–11
Lemon Scented Gum (Eucalyptus Citriodora) — release essential oils that are both pleasing to the senses and a natural mosquito repellent

Tree

Lemon Scented Gum

Eucalyptus Citriodora

FullUSDA 9–11
Lemon-Scented Tea Tree (Leptospermum Petersonii) — scientifically named Leptospermum petersonii

Tree

Lemon-Scented Tea Tree

Leptospermum Petersonii

FullUSDA 9–11
Lemon Verbena (Aloysia Triphylla) — pale lavender or white flowers may appear

Shrub

Lemon Verbena

Aloysia Triphylla

FullUSDA 8–8
Licorice Plant (Helichrysum Petiolare) — licorice-like aroma when crushed; heart-shaped leaves and sweet aroma akin to licorice

Ground cover

Licorice Plant

Helichrysum Petiolare

FullUSDA 10–10
Lilac Or Totem Poles Melaleuca (Melaleuca Decussata) — Ideal for tight spaces, it requires minimal maintenance, making it perfect for modern, low-water

Shrub

Lilac Or Totem Poles Melaleuca

Melaleuca Decussata

FullUSDA 9–11
Lily Of The Valley Tree (Crinodendron Patagua) — revered for its profuse white; preferring well-drained soil, it thrives in full sun to partial, image 39

Shrub

Lily Of The Valley Tree

Crinodendron Patagua

FullUSDA 8–11
Limber Pine (Pinus Flexilis) — is a resilient and versatile conifer ideal for creating interest in landscapes

Tree

Limber Pine

Pinus Flexilis

FullUSDA 4–7
Lingonberry (Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea) — typically reaching heights of 12 to 20 inches; is a hardy evergreen shrub that offers both aesthetic appeal and edible

Ground cover

Lingonberry

Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea

HalfUSDA 3–8
Lion's Tail (Leonotis Leonurus) — this plant provides a textural backdrop for other garden flora

Shrub

Lion's Tail

Leonotis Leonurus

FullUSDA 9–11
Little Kurrajong (Brachychiton Bidwilli) — this Australian native thrives in well-drained soil and full to partial sun exposure

Tree

Little Kurrajong

Brachychiton Bidwilli

FullUSDA 8–11
Little Sur Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Edmundsii) — It is an excellent choice for coastal settings and tolerant of salty sea air

Ground cover

Little Sur Manzanita

Arctostaphylos Edmundsii

FullUSDA 11–11
Lobster Flower (Plectranthus Neochilius) — this robust plant boasts a dense

Perennial

Lobster Flower

Plectranthus Neochilius

FullUSDA 9–10
Lodgepole Pine (Pinus Contorta) — this coniferous evergreen boasts a narrow canopy that spreads from 10 to 20 feet wide

Tree

Lodgepole Pine

Pinus Contorta

FullUSDA 7–10
Lombardy Poplar (Populus Nigra 'Italica') — These deciduous leaves turn a golden yellow in the fall before dropping; offering a brief yet dramatic seasonal

Tree

Lombardy Poplar

Populus Nigra 'Italica'

FullUSDA 4–10
Louis Edmunds Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Bakeri 'Louis Edmunds') — Arctostaphylos bakeri 'Louis Edmunds' is an evergreen shrub

Shrub

Louis Edmunds Manzanita

Arctostaphylos Bakeri 'Louis Edmunds'

FullUSDA 7–10

Photographs are credited on each plant’s page.