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Mediterranean plants

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

879 plants

Mediterranean plants in the database

Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia Uvaria) — commonly known as the Red Hot Poker

Perennial

Red Hot Poker

Kniphofia Uvaria

FullUSDA 5–10
Red Huckleberry (Vaccinium Parvifolium) — Come late summer and autumn, the shrub bears its namesake: bright red huckleberries; offering a delightful visual

Shrub

Red Huckleberry

Vaccinium Parvifolium

HalfUSDA 8–10
Red Ironbark (Eucalyptus Sideroxylon 'Rosea') — As a key element in landscape design; making it an excellent choice as a shade or specimen

Tree

Red Ironbark

Eucalyptus Sideroxylon 'Rosea'

FullUSDA 9–11
Red-Leaved Rose (Rosa Glauca) — *Rosa glauca* (Red-leaved Rose) charms with steely blue-gray leaves contrasted by subtle pink blooms; fall brings decorative

Shrub

Red-Leaved Rose

Rosa Glauca

FullUSDA 8–9
Red-Leaved Sea Thrift (Armeria Maritima 'Rubrifolia') — scientifically named Armeria maritima 'Rubrifolia'

Ground cover

Red-Leaved Sea Thrift

Armeria Maritima 'Rubrifolia'

FullUSDA 2–9
Red Mallow (Pavonia Missionum) — Red Mallow (Pavonia missionum) is a vibrant, herbaceous perennial that thrives in full sun to partial shade

Shrub

Red Mallow

Pavonia Missionum

FullUSDA 7–11
Red Oak, Northern Red Oak (Quercus Rubra) — infusing the landscape with a burst of seasonal color; deciduous tree renowned for its rapid growth, image 52

Tree

Red Oak, Northern Red Oak

Quercus Rubra

FullUSDA 3–8
Red Riding Hood Mandevilla (Mandevilla Sanderi 'Red Riding Hood') — red trumpet-shaped blooms spanning up to 4 inches across

Vine

Red Riding Hood Mandevilla

Mandevilla Sanderi 'Red Riding Hood'

FullUSDA 9–11
Red Spike Iceplant (Cephalophyllum Alstonii) — The Red Spike Iceplant (Cephalophyllum alstonii) is a drought-tolerant succulent

Ground cover

Red Spike Iceplant

Cephalophyllum Alstonii

FullUSDA 9–10
Red Spread Rose (Rosa X 'Red Spread') — is a captivating groundcover rose variety that promises to imbue any landscape with a swath of vibrant color

Ground cover

Red Spread Rose

Rosa X 'Red Spread'

FullUSDA 5–11
Red Star Cordyline (Cordyline 'Red Star') — this hardy specimen thrives in USDA zones 9-11 and is drought-resistant once established

Shrub

Red Star Cordyline

Cordyline 'Red Star'

FullUSDA 8–11
Red Stone Crop (Sedum Spurium 'Coccineium') — The Red Stone Crop, Sedum spurium 'Coccineium', boasts vibrant reddish leaves, intensifying in autumn

Ground cover

Red Stone Crop

Sedum Spurium 'Coccineium'

FullUSDA 5–10
Red Willow (Salix Laevigata) — and enhancing wetland areas

Tree

Red Willow

Salix Laevigata

FullUSDA 8–10
Ripple Jade (Crassula 'Ripple Jade') — The Crassula 'Ripple Jade' is a sculptural succulent that showcases wavy

Shrub

Ripple Jade

Crassula 'Ripple Jade'

FullUSDA 9–11
River She-Oak (Casuarina Cunninghamiana) — adding auditory charm to landscapes

Tree

River She-Oak

Casuarina Cunninghamiana

FullUSDA 9–10
River Wattle (Acacia Cognata) — forming a rounded or slightly weeping canopy that radiates a lush aesthetic

Tree

River Wattle

Acacia Cognata

FullUSDA 8–11
Robyn Gordon Grevillea (Grevillea 'Robyn Gordon') — Low maintenance, it requires well-draining soil and occasional pruning to maintain shape

Ground cover

Robyn Gordon Grevillea

Grevillea 'Robyn Gordon'

FullUSDA 9–11
Rose Apple (Syzygium Jambos) — scientifically known as Syzygium jambos; can comfortably fit into a residential landscape without fear of disrupting, image 92

Tree

Rose Apple

Syzygium Jambos

FullUSDA 9–11
Rose Geranium (Pelargonium Graveolens) — ground cover / herb for full or half; where the fragrance can be enjoyed, image 88

Ground cover

Rose Geranium

Pelargonium Graveolens

FullUSDA 9–10
Rose Mallee (Eucalyptus Rhodantha) — rose-like flowers and silvery-blue foliage

Shrub

Rose Mallee

Eucalyptus Rhodantha

FullUSDA 8–8
Rosemary (Rosmarinus Officinalis) — blue flowers in the garden; thriving in full sun, it reaches heights of 3-5 feet with a spread of 2-4 feet, image 78

Herb

Rosemary

Rosmarinus Officinalis

FullUSDA 7–9
Royal Beard Tongue (Penstemon Spectabilis) — Thriving in full sun to part shade, it‚Äôs ideal in US hardiness zones 7-10

Perennial

Royal Beard Tongue

Penstemon Spectabilis

FullUSDA 8–11
Royal Cape Cape Plumbago (Plumbago Auriculata 'Royal Cape') — The Royal Cape Plumbago presents vibrant deep blue flowers on a shrub reaching up to 6 feet tall

Shrub

Royal Cape Cape Plumbago

Plumbago Auriculata 'Royal Cape'

FullUSDA 9–10
Royal Grevillea (Grevillea Victoriae) — with occasional susceptibility to root rot if overwatered; ground cover / shrub with pink blooms, image 66

Ground cover

Royal Grevillea

Grevillea Victoriae

FullUSDA 9–11

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