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Mediterranean plants

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

879 plants

Mediterranean plants in the database

Netleaf Hackberry (Celtis Reticulata) — The Netleaf Hackberry (Celtis reticulata) is a hardy

Tree

Netleaf Hackberry

Celtis Reticulata

FullUSDA 6–11
Nevin's Barberry (Berberis Nevinii) — The Nevin Mahonia (Berberis nevinii) is an evergreen shrub prized for its resilience and ornamental appeal

Shrub

Nevin's Barberry

Berberis Nevinii

FullUSDA 5–5
New Hampshire Purple Cranesbill (Geranium 'New Hampshire Purple') — Ideal for borders and mass plantings, this cranesbill prefers full sun to part shade and

Ground cover

New Hampshire Purple Cranesbill

Geranium 'New Hampshire Purple'

FullUSDA 3–8
New Jersey Tea (Ceanothus Americanus) — scientifically known as Ceanothus americanus

Ground cover

New Jersey Tea

Ceanothus Americanus

FullUSDA 8–11
New Zealand Sedge (Carex Dipsacea) — Carex dipsacea, or New Zealand Sedge, is a hardy, evergreen perennial grass

Grass

New Zealand Sedge

Carex Dipsacea

FullUSDA 5–10
Noala Carpet Rose (Rosa X 'Noala') — lush foliage and profusion of vibrant pink blooms

Shrub

Noala Carpet Rose

Rosa X 'Noala'

FullUSDA 5–9
Noble Aeonium (Aeonium Nobile) — Hardy in USDA Zones 9‚Äì11

Succulent

Noble Aeonium

Aeonium Nobile

FullUSDA 9–10
Noell's Grevillea (Grevillea 'Noellii') — Grevillea 'Noellii', a drought-tolerant shrub, grows 3-5 ft tall and wide

Ground cover

Noell's Grevillea

Grevillea 'Noellii'

FullUSDA 9–11
Nootka Rose (Rosa Nutkana) — It thrives in USDA zones 4-8, reaching 3-9 feet in height and spreading 3-6 feet

Shrub

Nootka Rose

Rosa Nutkana

FullUSDA 8–9
Northland Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium Corymbosum 'Northland') — It produces abundant, sweet blueberries in midsummer and boasts white spring flowers and

Shrub

Northland Highbush Blueberry

Vaccinium Corymbosum 'Northland'

HalfUSDA 8–10
Octopus Agave (Agave Vilmoriniana) — presents a striking and unconventional aesthetic for your landscape design

Succulent

Octopus Agave

Agave Vilmoriniana

FullUSDA 9–11
Oleander (Nerium Oleander) — They prefer full sun to partial shade settings and require moderate watering; although hardy in USDA zones 8-10, it is, image 58

Shrub

Oleander

Nerium Oleander

FullUSDA 8–11
Oleanderleaf Protea (Protea 'Pink Ice') — is a captivating and robust plant that brings both aesthetic appeal and resilience to any landscape

Shrub

Oleanderleaf Protea

Protea 'Pink Ice'

FullUSDA 9–10
Oleander Mrs. Roeding (Nerium Oleander 'Mrs. Roeding') — Roeding' is a hardy, evergreen shrub renowned for its profuse, pink-hued, double flowers

Shrub

Oleander Mrs. Roeding

Nerium Oleander 'Mrs. Roeding'

FullUSDA 8–10
Olive (Olea Europaea) — Olea europaea, commonly called Olive tree, is revered for its evergreen foliage and gnarly trunk; thriving in USDA zones, image 85

Tree

Olive

Olea Europaea

FullUSDA 9–10
Orange Alstroemeria (Alstroemeria Hybrids Orange) — also known as Peruvian Lily

Perennial

Orange Alstroemeria

Alstroemeria Hybrids Orange

FullUSDA 8–10
Orange Freesia (Freesia 'Orange') — botanically termed Freesia 'Orange'

Bulb

Orange Freesia

Freesia 'Orange'

FullUSDA 3–10
Orange Gazania (Gazania Orange) — The Orange Gazania (Gazania rigens)

Ground cover

Orange Gazania

Gazania Orange

FullUSDA 9–9
Orange Ice Plant (Lampranthus Aurantiacus) — commonly referred to as the Orange Ice Plant

Ground cover

Orange Ice Plant

Lampranthus Aurantiacus

FullUSDA 10–10
Orange Or Brown Sedge (Carex Testacea) — Thriving in zones 6-9, it reaches 18-24 inches in height and 24 inches in width

Grass

Orange Or Brown Sedge

Carex Testacea

FullUSDA 6–11
Orange Stonecrop (Sedum Nussbaumerianum) — It blooms petite, star-shaped white flowers in late winter to early spring; it is highly drought-tolerant once

Ground cover

Orange Stonecrop

Sedum Nussbaumerianum

FullUSDA 9–10
Oregano (Origanum Vulgare) — herb / perennial with pink blooms; oregano is a versatile plant that requires full sun exposure for optimal growth, image 59

Herb

Oregano

Origanum Vulgare

FullUSDA 4–8
Oregano 'Santa Cruz' (Origanum X Hybridum 'Santa Cruz') — Thriving in USDA zones 7-11, it requires full sun and well-drained soil

Perennial

Oregano 'Santa Cruz'

Origanum X Hybridum 'Santa Cruz'

FullUSDA 7–9
Oregon Grape (Berberis Nervosa) — It's a resilient choice for understory planting

Shrub

Oregon Grape

Berberis Nervosa

HalfUSDA 5–10

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