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Mediterranean plants

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

879 plants

Mediterranean plants in the database

Rozanne Cranesbill (Geranium 'Rozanne') — highlighted by dark maroon veining

Ground cover

Rozanne Cranesbill

Geranium 'Rozanne'

FullUSDA 2–10
Ruby Glow Manuka Tea Tree (Leptospermum Scoparium 'Ruby Glow') — enchants with deep burgundy foliage and prolific

Shrub

Ruby Glow Manuka Tea Tree

Leptospermum Scoparium 'Ruby Glow'

FullUSDA 9–10
Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — making it a suitable addition for a low-maintenance

Shrub

Rugosa Rose

Rosa Rugosa

FullUSDA 8–11
Running Gum (Eucalyptus grandis) — providing both grandiose scale and ample shade

Tree

Running Gum

Eucalyptus grandis

FullUSDA 9–11
Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — consider its mystical ambiance and potential size; it prefers well-draining soil

Ground cover

Sacred Datura

Datura wrightii

FullUSDA 5–9
Safari Yellow Marigold (Tagetes Patula 'Safari Yellow') — Reaching heights of 10-12 inches, with a similar spread, this plant thrives in full sun and

Annual

Safari Yellow Marigold

Tagetes Patula 'Safari Yellow'

FullUSDA 3–10
Sageleaf Rockrose (Cistus Salviifolius) — Each flower has a delicate yellow center; making it an excellent choice for xeriscaping

Ground cover

Sageleaf Rockrose

Cistus Salviifolius

FullUSDA 8–10
Saharan Cypress (Cupressus Dupreziana) — the Saharan Cypress requires full sun exposure and well-drained soil

Conifer

Saharan Cypress

Cupressus Dupreziana

FullUSDA 9–10
Sandscrub Ceanothus (Ceanothus Dentatus) — Sandscrub Ceanothus (Ceanothus dentatus) is an evergreen shrub native to coastal California

Ground cover

Sandscrub Ceanothus

Ceanothus Dentatus

FullUSDA 8–10
Santa Barbara Lilac (Ceanothus Impressus) — adding to the plant's visual intrigue.<br><br>Growing to a robust size

Shrub

Santa Barbara Lilac

Ceanothus Impressus

FullUSDA 8–11
Santa Cruz Island Buckwheat (Eriogonum Arborescens) — multi-colored and pink and red and white flowers in the garden

Shrub

Santa Cruz Island Buckwheat

Eriogonum Arborescens

FullUSDA 7–10
Sasanqua Camellia (Camellia Sasanqua) — preferring well-draining acidic soil with partial shade to full sun exposure; you invite a blend of classic, image 93

Sasanqua Camellia

Camellia Sasanqua

FullUSDA 8–8
Sassafras (Sassafras Albidum) — acidic soils.<br><br>One of the Sassafras's most notable characteristics is its tri-lobed; it can reach heights up, image 67

Shrub

Sassafras

Sassafras Albidum

FullUSDA 8–11
Scarlet Trumpet Vine (Distictis Buccinatoria) — it spans 20-30ft in length and up to 10ft in width

Vine

Scarlet Trumpet Vine

Distictis Buccinatoria

FullUSDA 9–11
Scottish Heather (Calluna Vulgaris) — this plant boasts a profusion of tiny

Broadleaf Evergreen

Scottish Heather

Calluna Vulgaris

FullUSDA 4–9
Scouler's Willow (Salix Scouleriana) — which measure about 2 to 4 inches in length

Tree

Scouler's Willow

Salix Scouleriana

FullUSDA 8–8
Sea Dahlia (Dahlia Maritima) — Adapted to sandy soils, it spans 18-24 inches in height and width, requiring full sun

Perennial

Sea Dahlia

Dahlia Maritima

FullUSDA 9–10
Sea Lavender (Limonium Perezii) — Its evergreen foliage provides year-round interest

Perennial

Sea Lavender

Limonium Perezii

FullUSDA 9–10
Sea Lettuce, Coast Dudleya (Dudleya Caespitosa) — Preferring well-drained soils

Succulent

Sea Lettuce, Coast Dudleya

Dudleya Caespitosa

FullUSDA 11–11
Sea Pink (Armeria Maritima) — it is ideal for rock gardens; with its tufted evergreen foliage that forms a dense, image 93

Ground cover

Sea Pink

Armeria Maritima

FullUSDA 3–10
Seashore Artemisia (Artemisia stelleriana 'Silver Brocade') — This drought-tolerant plant prefers well-drained soils and thrives in full sun

Shrub

Seashore Artemisia

Artemisia stelleriana 'Silver Brocade'

FullUSDA 8–9
Seaside Alder (Alnus maritima) — Ideal for naturalized areas and riparian settings

Shrub

Seaside Alder

Alnus maritima

FullUSDA 5–9
Sea Squill (Drimia maritima) — In late summer to early fall, a singular spike ascends, reaching an imposing height of 4 to 5 feet

Bulb

Sea Squill

Drimia maritima

FullUSDA 8–10
Sea Thrift (Armeria Maritima 'Splendens Pink') — ground cover / perennial with pink and purple blooms

Ground cover

Sea Thrift

Armeria Maritima 'Splendens Pink'

FullUSDA 3–8

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