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Mediterranean plants

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

879 plants

Oregon Grape (Berberis Nervosa) — Longleaf Barberry (Berberis nervosa) is an evergreen shrub, noted for its holly-like, leathery leaves

Oregon Grape

Berberis Nervosa

Half · Zones 5–10

Oregon Stonecrop (Sedum Oreganum) — Oregon Stonecrop, or Sedum oreganum, is a hardy, drought-tolerant succulent

Oregon Stonecrop

Sedum Oreganum

Full · Zones 4–9

Oriental Poppy (Papaver Orientale) — with vibrant hues of red to orange and a striking dark center

Oriental Poppy

Papaver Orientale

Full · Zones 3–9

Orion Cranesbill (Geranium 'Orion') — boasts vibrant blue flowers with a white eye

Orion Cranesbill

Geranium 'Orion'

Full · Zones 2–10

Oro Blanco Grapefruit (Citrus X Paradisi 'Oro Blanco') — or the 'Gold White' grapefruit (Citrus x paradisi 'Oro Blanco')

Oro Blanco Grapefruit

Citrus X Paradisi 'Oro Blanco'

Full · Zones 9–11

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

Our Lord's Candle

Yucca Whipplei

Full · Zones 8–11

Outeniqua Yellowwood (Afrocarpus Falcatus) — The Outeniqua yellowwood (Afrocarpus falcatus) is a majestic evergreen, native to South Africa

Outeniqua Yellowwood

Afrocarpus Falcatus

Full · Zones 9–10

Ovens Wattle (Acacia Pravissima 'Golden Carpet') — The Ovens Wattle 'Golden Carpet' (Acacia pravissima) is a captivating, low-growing evergreen shrub

Ovens Wattle

Acacia Pravissima 'Golden Carpet'

Full · Zones 8–11

Pacific Madrone (Arbutus Menziesii) — The Pacific Madrone (Arbutus menziesii) is an evergreen with striking features: glossy green leaves

Pacific Madrone

Arbutus Menziesii

Half · Zones 7–9

Pacific Wax Myrtle (Myrica Californica) — The Pacific Wax Myrtle, Myrica californica, is an evergreen shrub native to the Pacific Coast

Pacific Wax Myrtle

Myrica Californica

Full · Zones 7–10

Page Hebe (Hebe Pinguifolia 'Pagei') — growing only to about 6 inches in height and spreading to 20 inches

Page Hebe

Hebe Pinguifolia 'Pagei'

Full · Zones 9–10

Pagoda Fawn Lily (Erythronium 'Pagoda') — The Pagoda Trout Lily (Erythronium 'Pagoda') is a charming perennial featuring 18-inch tall

Pagoda Fawn Lily

Erythronium 'Pagoda'

Full · Zones 4–9

Pajaro Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Pajaroensis) — Arctostaphylos pajaroensis, or Pajaro Manzanita, is an evergreen shrub native to California's central coast

Pajaro Manzanita

Arctostaphylos Pajaroensis

Full · Zones 8–10

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

Palmer's Dudleya

Dudleya Palmeri

Full · Zones 10–11

Pamina Anemone (Anemone X Hybrida 'Pamina') — showcases striking semi-double deep pink flowers with golden stamens

Pamina Anemone

Anemone X Hybrida 'Pamina'

Full · Zones 5–10

Panache Fig (Ficus Carica 'Panache') — commonly known as the Panache Fig

Panache Fig

Ficus Carica 'Panache'

Full · Zones 7–9

Papilio' Butterfly Amaryllis (Amaryllis Papilio 'Butterfly') — The Amaryllis papilio 'Butterfly' is a captivating bulbous perennial

Papilio' Butterfly Amaryllis

Amaryllis Papilio 'Butterfly'

Full · Zones 9–10

Paprika Red Common Yarrow (Achillea Millefolium 'Paprika') — The Achillea millefolium 'Paprika' is a vibrant perennial known for its fiery red flowers with

Paprika Red Common Yarrow

Achillea Millefolium 'Paprika'

Full · Zones 3–11

Papyrus, Egyptian Paper Reed (Cyperus Papyrus) — Papyrus (Cyperus papyrus), an ornamental aquatic plant, conjures the look of ancient Egypt

Papyrus, Egyptian Paper Reed

Cyperus Papyrus

Full · Zones 9–9

Parrot's Beak (Lotus Berthelotii) — feathery blooms resembling a parrot's beak

Parrot's Beak

Lotus Berthelotii

Full · Zones 10–11

Partridge Breast Aloe, Tiger Aloe (Aloe Variegata) — Partridge Breast Aloe (Aloe variegata)

Partridge Breast Aloe, Tiger Aloe

Aloe Variegata

Half · Zones 9–11

Peaches And Cream Grevillea (Grevillea 'Peaches And Cream') — Grevillea 'Peaches and Cream' is an evergreen shrub prized for its bicolored blooms

Peaches And Cream Grevillea

Grevillea 'Peaches And Cream'

Full · Zones 8–10

Peppermint Tree (Agonis Flexuosa) — The Peppermint Tree (Agonis flexuosa) is a graceful Australian native

Peppermint Tree

Agonis Flexuosa

Full · Zones 10–10

Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria Hybrids) — flowering perennial with funnel-shaped blooms in varied hues

Peruvian Lily

Alstroemeria Hybrids

Full · Zones 8–10