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Mediterranean plants

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

879 plants

Mediterranean plants in the database

Love-In-A-Mist (Nigella Damascena) — Prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil

Annual

Love-In-A-Mist

Nigella Damascena

FullUSDA 3–10
Lowbush Blueberry (Vaccinium Angustifolium) — making it a delightful choice for native gardens or as an underplanting; featuring dainty white or, image 63

Shrub

Lowbush Blueberry

Vaccinium Angustifolium

HalfUSDA 2–8
Lucifer Crocosmia (Crocosmia 'Lucifer') — Crocosmia 'Lucifer' showcases fiery red; this perennial thrives in zones 5-9, reaching 3-4 feet in height and spread

Bulb

Lucifer Crocosmia

Crocosmia 'Lucifer'

FullUSDA 5–9
Lucky White Lantana (Lantana 'Lucky White') — It thrives in full sun, reaching up to 18 inches in height and spreading 24 inches wide

Ground cover

Lucky White Lantana

Lantana 'Lucky White'

FullUSDA 9–11
Luscious Berry Blend Lantana (Lantana Camara 'Luscious Berry Blend') — perennial shrub known for its clusters of pink

Shrub

Luscious Berry Blend Lantana

Lantana Camara 'Luscious Berry Blend'

FullUSDA 9–11
Luscious Citrus Blend Lantana (Lantana Camara 'Luscious Citrus Blend') — Lantana camara 'Luscious Citrus Blend' is a vibrant perennial shrub, thriving in USDA

Shrub

Luscious Citrus Blend Lantana

Lantana Camara 'Luscious Citrus Blend'

FullUSDA 9–11
Majorcan Germander (Teucrium Cossonii Majoricum) — Its silver-green foliage contrasts beautifully against spikes of vibrant purple flowers

Ground cover

Majorcan Germander

Teucrium Cossonii Majoricum

FullUSDA 7–10
Mandevilla (Mandevilla Hybrids) — With vibrant flowers ranging from pink to red, they grow up to 10 feet in height and spread about 2 feet wide, image 81

Vine

Mandevilla

Mandevilla Hybrids

FullUSDA 9–11
Manna Gum (Eucalyptus Viminalis) — scientifically referred to as Eucalyptus viminalis; although it does best in moist conditions

Tree

Manna Gum

Eucalyptus Viminalis

FullUSDA 9–11
Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Spp.) — typically in shades of white to pale pink

Shrub

Manzanita

Arctostaphylos Spp.

FullUSDA 7–10
Marguerite Daisy (Argyranthemum frutescens 'Molimba Helio White') — The Argyranthemum frutescens 'Madeira White' (incorrectly referred to as Argyrathemum

Annual

Marguerite Daisy

Argyranthemum frutescens 'Molimba Helio White'

FullUSDA 3–7
Marigold (Tagetes Hybrids) — These robust plants are renowned for their vivid yellow, orange, and deep red flowers

Annual

Marigold

Tagetes Hybrids

FullUSDA 3–10
Marina Strawberry Tree (Arbutus 'Marina') — This tree thrives in full sun to partial shade, reaching heights of 30-50 feet with a spread of 20-35 feet

Tree

Marina Strawberry Tree

Arbutus 'Marina'

FullUSDA 8–10
Marsh Marigold (Caltha Palustris) — heart-shaped leaves and vibrant yellow buttercup-like flowers blooming in early spring; this species is generally pest and

Perennial

Marsh Marigold

Caltha Palustris

FullUSDA 3–7
Martin's Spurge (Euphorbia X Martinii) — Thriving in zones 7-9, it prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil

Perennial

Martin's Spurge

Euphorbia X Martinii

FullUSDA 5–9
Masterwort (Astrantia Major) — attracting both butterflies and the appreciative glances of garden visitors; pink and white flowers in the garden, image 112

Annual

Masterwort

Astrantia Major

HalfUSDA 4–7
Matilija Poppy (Romneya Coulteri) — this perennial demands adequate space to showcase its bushy gray-green foliage and arresting flowers; perennial with white

Perennial

Matilija Poppy

Romneya Coulteri

FullUSDA 7–10
Maul Or Goldencup Oak, Canyon Live (Quercus Chrysolepis) — making it suitable for arid and semi-arid regions within USDA hardiness zones 7 to 9

Shrub

Maul Or Goldencup Oak, Canyon Live

Quercus Chrysolepis

FullUSDA 7–7
Mauve Clusters Fan Flower (Scaevola 'Mauve Clusters') — Scaevola 'Mauve Clusters', a robust groundcover, flaunts fan-shaped flowers of a delicate mauve shade

Ground cover

Mauve Clusters Fan Flower

Scaevola 'Mauve Clusters'

FullUSDA 9–10
Max Frei Bloody Cranesbill (Geranium Sanguineum 'Max Frei') — The blossoms are approximately 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter and are set against finely divided

Ground cover

Max Frei Bloody Cranesbill

Geranium Sanguineum 'Max Frei'

FullUSDA 3–9
Mayten Tree (Maytenus Boaria) — Adaptable to varied soils, it prefers full sun to light shade; requiring minimal supplemental watering.<br><br>For optimal

Tree

Mayten Tree

Maytenus Boaria

FullUSDA 8–10
Meadow Lupine (Lupinus Polyphyllus) — Meadow Lupine is often lauded for its ability to fix nitrogen in the soil

Annual

Meadow Lupine

Lupinus Polyphyllus

FullUSDA 6–9
Meadow Saffron (Colchicum 'Waterlily') — commonly referred to as Meadow Saffron

Bulb

Meadow Saffron

Colchicum 'Waterlily'

FullUSDA 4–8
Meadow Saffron (Colchicum Speciosum) — Its autumnal blooms add a unique splash of late-season color; this captivating plant is commonly known for, image 96

Bulb

Meadow Saffron

Colchicum Speciosum

FullUSDA 3–8

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