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Mediterranean plants

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

879 plants

Mediterranean plants in the database

Oregon Grape (Mahonia Aquifolium) — though it tolerates full sun in cooler climates; provided that the soil is not overly wet, image 171

Broadleaf Evergreen

Oregon Grape

Mahonia Aquifolium

FullUSDA 5–10
Oregon Stonecrop (Sedum Oreganum) — making it an ideal candidate for xeriscaping

Oregon Stonecrop

Sedum Oreganum

FullUSDA 4–9
Oriental Poppy (Papaver Orientale) — leaving a void that needs to be considered in the landscape design; perennial with pink and red blooms, image 89

Perennial

Oriental Poppy

Papaver Orientale

FullUSDA 3–9
Orion Cranesbill (Geranium 'Orion') — boasts vibrant blue flowers with a white eye

Perennial

Orion Cranesbill

Geranium 'Orion'

FullUSDA 2–10
Oro Blanco Grapefruit (Citrus X Paradisi 'Oro Blanco') — gold-hued exterior and sweet

Tree

Oro Blanco Grapefruit

Citrus X Paradisi 'Oro Blanco'

FullUSDA 9–11
Our Lord's Candle (Yucca Whipplei) — each reaching up to 3 feet long and edged with fibrous margins

Shrub

Our Lord's Candle

Yucca Whipplei

FullUSDA 8–11
Outeniqua Yellowwood (Afrocarpus Falcatus) — is a majestic evergreen tree indigenous to the forest regions of southern Africa

Conifer

Outeniqua Yellowwood

Afrocarpus Falcatus

FullUSDA 9–10
Ovens Wattle (Acacia Pravissima 'Golden Carpet') — globular flower clusters that attract a myriad of pollinators

Ground cover

Ovens Wattle

Acacia Pravissima 'Golden Carpet'

FullUSDA 8–11
Pacific Madrone (Arbutus Menziesii) — with a spread of 20 to 30 feet at maturity; adds year-round interest and wildlife value

Shrub

Pacific Madrone

Arbutus Menziesii

HalfUSDA 7–9
Pacific Wax Myrtle (Myrica Californica) — It reaches 10-30 feet in height with a similar spread

Shrub

Pacific Wax Myrtle

Myrica Californica

FullUSDA 7–10
Page Hebe (Hebe Pinguifolia 'Pagei') — rounded leaves that are a striking blue-green hue

Shrub

Page Hebe

Hebe Pinguifolia 'Pagei'

FullUSDA 9–10
Pagoda Fawn Lily (Erythronium 'Pagoda') — Thriving in USDA zones 3-9

Bulb

Pagoda Fawn Lily

Erythronium 'Pagoda'

FullUSDA 4–9
Pajaro Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Pajaroensis) — White-to-pink bell-shaped flowers bloom Jan-Mar, attracting pollinators, followed by red berries

Shrub

Pajaro Manzanita

Arctostaphylos Pajaroensis

FullUSDA 8–10
Palmer's Dudleya (Dudleya Palmeri) — Palmer's Dudleya (Dudleya palmeri) is a succulent, forming rosettes up to 12 inches wide

Succulent

Palmer's Dudleya

Dudleya Palmeri

FullUSDA 10–11
Pamina Anemone (Anemone X Hybrida 'Pamina') — Reaching 2 to 3 feet tall with a similar spread, it thrives in partial shade to full sun in well-drained soil

Perennial

Pamina Anemone

Anemone X Hybrida 'Pamina'

FullUSDA 5–10
Panache Fig (Ficus Carica 'Panache') — It yields distinctive green and yellow striped fruits that ripen to a sweet, rich flavor

Tree

Panache Fig

Ficus Carica 'Panache'

FullUSDA 7–9
Papilio' Butterfly Amaryllis (Amaryllis Papilio 'Butterfly') — or as a spectacular container plant

Bulb

Papilio' Butterfly Amaryllis

Amaryllis Papilio 'Butterfly'

FullUSDA 9–10
Paprika Red Common Yarrow (Achillea Millefolium 'Paprika') — Hardy in zones 3-9, it's a sturdy and colorful choice

Ground cover

Paprika Red Common Yarrow

Achillea Millefolium 'Paprika'

FullUSDA 3–11
Papyrus, Egyptian Paper Reed (Cyperus Papyrus) — The signature feature of Papyrus is its long; ideal for water gardens, it adds height and texture

Perennial

Papyrus, Egyptian Paper Reed

Cyperus Papyrus

FullUSDA 9–9
Parrot's Beak (Lotus Berthelotii) — silvery-gray leaves that provide a striking contrast to its fiery flowers

Ground cover

Parrot's Beak

Lotus Berthelotii

FullUSDA 10–11
Partridge Breast Aloe, Tiger Aloe (Aloe Variegata) — creating a striking contrast against the dark green background

Succulent

Partridge Breast Aloe, Tiger Aloe

Aloe Variegata

HalfUSDA 9–11
Peaches And Cream Grevillea (Grevillea 'Peaches And Cream') — Drought-tolerant once established, it's ideal for low-maintenance gardens and mixed borders in

Shrub

Peaches And Cream Grevillea

Grevillea 'Peaches And Cream'

FullUSDA 8–10
Peppermint Tree (Agonis Flexuosa) — only requiring light shaping to maintain their weeping form

Tree

Peppermint Tree

Agonis Flexuosa

FullUSDA 10–10
Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria Hybrids) — They flourish in full sun to partial shade, preferring well-drained soils

Perennial

Peruvian Lily

Alstroemeria Hybrids

FullUSDA 8–10

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