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Mediterranean plants

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

879 plants

Mediterranean plants in the database

Pink Variegated Eureka Lemon (Citrus Limon 'Eureka Variegated Pink') — The leaves also have a slightly serrated margin

Tree

Pink Variegated Eureka Lemon

Citrus Limon 'Eureka Variegated Pink'

FullUSDA 9–11
Pink Velour Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Pink Velour') — ornamental tree reaching heights of 10-15 feet with a spread of 8-10 feet

Tree

Pink Velour Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia Indica 'Pink Velour'

FullUSDA 7–10
Pinon Pine, Pinyon Or Nut Pine (Pinus Edulis) — conifer / tree for full or half

Conifer

Pinon Pine, Pinyon Or Nut Pine

Pinus Edulis

FullUSDA 3–10
Plum Hussey Coprosma (Coprosma 'Plum Hussey') — evergreen shrub with a compact habit

Shrub

Plum Hussey Coprosma

Coprosma 'Plum Hussey'

FullUSDA 9–11
Poet's Jasmine (Jasminum Grandiflora) — requiring regular watering; this timeless climbing shrub is known for its prodigious and fragrant flowers

Vine

Poet's Jasmine

Jasminum Grandiflora

FullUSDA 8–10
Point Reyes Creeper (Ceanothus Gloriosus) — this hardy plant boasts a prostrate growth habit

Ground cover

Point Reyes Creeper

Ceanothus Gloriosus

FullUSDA 8–11
Pomegranate (Punica Granatum) — 2-5 inches wide fruit adds culinary interest, image 59

Shrub

Pomegranate

Punica Granatum

FullUSDA 7–10
Pomelo (Citrus Maxima) — weighing 2 to 4 pounds each

Tree

Pomelo

Citrus Maxima

FullUSDA 8–10
Ponderosa Pine (Pinus Ponderosa) — slender needles up to 7 inches; it provides shelter and year-round interest

Conifer

Ponderosa Pine

Pinus Ponderosa

FullUSDA 3–5
Popcorn Lantana (Lantana Patriot Weeper 'Popcorn') — Thriving in USDA Zones 9-11, it reaches up to 18 inches tall and spreads 24 inches

Ground cover

Popcorn Lantana

Lantana Patriot Weeper 'Popcorn'

FullUSDA 9–11
Poppy-Flowered Anemone (Anemone Coronaria) — A noteworthy aspect is their blooming season which spans from late winter to early spring; this plant, image 75

Annual

Poppy-Flowered Anemone

Anemone Coronaria

FullUSDA 10–10
Pork And Beans (Sedum X Rubrotinctum) — commonly known as Pork And Beans; it reaches up to 8 inches in height and spreads around 12 inches

Ground cover

Pork And Beans

Sedum X Rubrotinctum

FullUSDA 9–10
Portugal Laurel (Prunus Lusitanica) — regular pruning of the Portugal Laurel is recommended; then reduce frequency once the plant is established

Shrub

Portugal Laurel

Prunus Lusitanica

FullUSDA 7–10
Potomac Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Potomac') — Celebrated for its voluminous clusters of pink blossoms lasting mid-summer to fall

Tree

Potomac Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia Indica 'Potomac'

FullUSDA 7–10
Poverty Weed, San Diego Marsh-Elder (Iva Hayesiana) — commonly referred to as Poverty Weed or San Diego Marsh-Elder

Ground cover

Poverty Weed, San Diego Marsh-Elder

Iva Hayesiana

FullUSDA 9–11
Prairie Joy Rose (Rosa X 'Prairie Joy') — This disease-resistant variety matures to approximately 4 feet in height and spreads up to 3 feet

Ground cover

Prairie Joy Rose

Rosa X 'Prairie Joy'

FullUSDA 3–8
Prickly Paperbark (Melaleuca Styphelioides) — Known for its distinctive fibrous bark and needle-like leaves; providing ample shade and visual

Tree

Prickly Paperbark

Melaleuca Styphelioides

FullUSDA 9–9
Pride Of Madeira (Echium Candicans) — This fast-growing perennial is native to Madeira; adds a bold and dramatic touch to any landscape with its, image 97

Shrub

Pride Of Madeira

Echium Candicans

FullUSDA 9–11
Prolific Echeveria (Echeveria Prolifica) — Notable for its quick offsets, it produces yellowish flowers in spring or early summer

Succulent

Prolific Echeveria

Echeveria Prolifica

FullUSDA 8–11
Propeller Plant (Crassula Falcata) — red flowers in the garden

Shrub

Propeller Plant

Crassula Falcata

FullUSDA 9–11
Prostrate Rosemary (Rosmarinus Officinalis 'Prostratus') — this ground-hugging perennial forms an attractive

Ground cover

Prostrate Rosemary

Rosmarinus Officinalis 'Prostratus'

FullUSDA 7–10
Purple Autumn Sage (Salvia Greggii 'Purple') — Its aromatic foliage attracts hummingbirds and butterflies

Shrub

Purple Autumn Sage

Salvia Greggii 'Purple'

FullUSDA 7–10
Purple Fan Flower (Scaevola 'Purple Fan') — is a vibrant asset to any garden that offers a unique aesthetic appeal

Ground cover

Purple Fan Flower

Scaevola 'Purple Fan'

FullUSDA 9–10
Purple Hop Bush (Dodonaea Viscosa 'Purpurea') — Its striking purple-bronze leaves and papery seed capsules add year-round color contrast to landscapes

Shrub

Purple Hop Bush

Dodonaea Viscosa 'Purpurea'

FullUSDA 8–11

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