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Mediterranean plants

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

879 plants

Mediterranean plants in the database

Arp Rosemary (Rosmarinus Officinalis 'Arp') — evergreen culinary herb prized for its fragrant

Herb

Arp Rosemary

Rosmarinus Officinalis 'Arp'

FullUSDA 7–9
Arroyo Lupine (Lupinus Succulentus) — which can reach up to 2 feet in height

Annual

Arroyo Lupine

Lupinus Succulentus

FullUSDA 7–10
Arroyo Willow (Salix Exigua) — making it a low-fuss addition to any garden.<br><br>Adaptable and resilient

Tree

Arroyo Willow

Salix Exigua

FullUSDA 8–10
Auntie Lou Cordyline (Cordyline Fruticosa 'Auntie Lou') — It adds a bold, exotic touch to landscape designs and serves well in mixed borders or as a focal point

Perennial

Auntie Lou Cordyline

Cordyline Fruticosa 'Auntie Lou'

FullUSDA 8–11
Australian Bluebell Creeper (Sollya Heterophylla) — scientifically known as Sollya heterophylla

Ground cover

Australian Bluebell Creeper

Sollya Heterophylla

FullUSDA 9–11
Australian Dracaena (Cordyline Australis) — tree with white blooms; the leaves' arching nature forms an elegant canopy approximately 6 to 10 feet, image 71

Tree

Australian Dracaena

Cordyline Australis

FullUSDA 8–11
Australian Finger Lime (Citrus Australasica) — Citrus australasica, the Australian Finger Lime, is a unique, thorny shrub reaching 6-10 feet tall

Tree

Australian Finger Lime

Citrus Australasica

FullUSDA 8–11
Australian Fuchsia (Correa Pulchella) — elliptical to ovate leaves

Ground cover

Australian Fuchsia

Correa Pulchella

FullUSDA 9–11
Australian Tea Tree (Leptospermum Laevigatum) — Leptospermum laevigatum prefers full sun exposure and well-drained soil; when integrating into garden designs

Shrub

Australian Tea Tree

Leptospermum Laevigatum

FullUSDA 9–10
Australian Willow (Geijera parviflora) — the Australian Willow thrives best in well-drained conditions; adaptable to various soil conditions

Tree

Australian Willow

Geijera parviflora

FullUSDA 9–10
Autograph Tree (Clusia rosea) — and requires minimal maintenance once established; this low-maintenance trait

Shrub

Autograph Tree

Clusia rosea

FullUSDA 11–11
Autumn Crocus (Colchicum cilicicum) — bulb for full or half

Bulb

Autumn Crocus

Colchicum cilicicum

FullUSDA 3–8
Autumn Daffodil (Sternbergia lutea) — Each bulb produces one or two flowers; bulb with yellow blooms, image 61

Bulb

Autumn Daffodil

Sternbergia lutea

FullUSDA 6–9
Autumn Gold Ginkgo Tree (Ginkgo biloba 'Autumn Gold') — providing robust longevity and seasonal interest for both traditional and contemporary landscapes

Tree

Autumn Gold Ginkgo Tree

Ginkgo biloba 'Autumn Gold'

FullUSDA 4–10
Autumn Gold Ginkgo Tree (Ginkgo biloba 'Jade Butterflies') — The Ginkgo biloba 'Autumn Gold' is a male cultivar, ensuring a mess-free landscape

Shrub

Autumn Gold Ginkgo Tree

Ginkgo biloba 'Jade Butterflies'

FullUSDA 4–8
Autumn Stonecrop (Sedum 'Matrona') — upright stems reaching heights of approximately 18 to 24 inches

Ground cover

Autumn Stonecrop

Sedum 'Matrona'

FullUSDA 3–9
Azure Bush Germander (Teucrium Fruticans 'Azureum') — is a hardy evergreen shrub flaunting silvery foliage with striking azure blue flowers

Shrub

Azure Bush Germander

Teucrium Fruticans 'Azureum'

FullUSDA 7–11
Baboon Flower (Babiana Stricta) — or as a vibrant container specimen

Bulb

Baboon Flower

Babiana Stricta

HalfUSDA 9–10
Balearic Island Sage (Phlomis Italica) — is a Mediterranean perennial valued for its woolly

Shrub

Balearic Island Sage

Phlomis Italica

FullUSDA 8–10
Bath Pinks (Dianthus 'Bath's Pink') — Dianthus 'Bath's Pink' is an enchanting evergreen perennial

Biennial

Bath Pinks

Dianthus 'Bath's Pink'

FullUSDA 6–9
Bayberry (Myrica Pensylvanica) — plant Myrica pensylvanica in full sun to partial shade; in late spring to early summer, image 112

Shrub

Bayberry

Myrica Pensylvanica

FullUSDA 7–10
Beale's Barberry (Mahonia Japonica 'Bealei') — Its resilience to pests and diseases; its intricate compound leaves

Broadleaf Evergreen

Beale's Barberry

Mahonia Japonica 'Bealei'

HalfUSDA 7–9
Bear Brush (Garrya Fremontii) — Optimal in partial shade to full sun, it is drought-tolerant once established

Shrub

Bear Brush

Garrya Fremontii

FullUSDA 9–10
Bear Oak (Quercus Ilicifolia) — typically a rich assortment of reds; commonly known as Bear Oak

Shrub

Bear Oak

Quercus Ilicifolia

FullUSDA 8–9

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