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Mediterranean plants

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

879 plants

Sioux Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia X 'Sioux') — This hardy deciduous shrub reaches a compact height of 13-20 feet and spreads up to 10-15 feet

Sioux Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia X 'Sioux'

Full · Zones 7–10

Skunkbush Sumac (Rhus trilobata) — Desert Sumac (Rhus triolobata), a hardy, deciduous shrub, thrives in arid landscapes

Skunkbush Sumac

Rhus trilobata

Full · Zones 3–9

Slender Honey-Myrtle (Melaleuca Gibbosa) — it presents as a delicate addition to xeriscaping

Slender Honey-Myrtle

Melaleuca Gibbosa

Full · Zones 9–10

Slipper Flower, Pouch Flower (Calceolaria Herbeohybrida Group) — balloon-like blooms that resemble slippers

Slipper Flower, Pouch Flower

Calceolaria Herbeohybrida Group

Deep Shade · Zones 9–9

Small Leafed Rose (Rosa Minutifolia) — is prized for its diminutive foliage and delicate single pink flowers with a yellow center

Small Leafed Rose

Rosa Minutifolia

Full · Zones 9–10

Snow Crocus (Crocus Chrysanthus) — is an early spring herald with a bloom size of about 1-1.5 inches

Snow Crocus

Crocus Chrysanthus

Full · Zones 3–8

Snow Drop (Galanthus Nivalis) — heralding spring with delicate white

Snow Drop

Galanthus Nivalis

Full · Zones 3–8

Snowy River Wattle (Acacia Boormanii) — is a hardy Australian native with a graceful weeping habit

Snowy River Wattle

Acacia Boormanii

Full · Zones 8–10

Soap Aloe (Aloe Saponaria) — lance-shaped leaves edged with small teeth

Soap Aloe

Aloe Saponaria

Full · Zones 9–11

Soap Aloe, African Aloe (Aloe Maculata) — The Soap Aloe (Aloe maculata) is a hardy succulent characterized by rosettes of fleshy

Soap Aloe, African Aloe

Aloe Maculata

Full · Zones 9–11

Soap Aloe, African Aloe (Aloe 'Grassy Lassie') — is a clump-forming perennial with narrow

Soap Aloe, African Aloe

Aloe 'Grassy Lassie'

Full · Zones 9–11

Soap Plant (Chlorogalum Pomeridianum) — grass-like leaves up to 3 feet long

Soap Plant

Chlorogalum Pomeridianum

Full · Zones 6–10

Society Garlic (Tulbaghia Violacea) — Society Garlic (Tulbaghia violacea) is a perennial herb standing 18-24 inches tall

Society Garlic

Tulbaghia Violacea

Full · Zones 8–10

Society Garlic (Tulbaghia Violacea 'Alba') — star-shaped white blooms and slender

Society Garlic

Tulbaghia Violacea 'Alba'

Full · Zones 10–11

Soft Caress' Mahonia (Mahonia 'Soft Caress') — Mahonia 'Soft Caress' delivers a tropical appeal with spine-free, feathery foliage

Soft Caress' Mahonia

Mahonia 'Soft Caress'

Full · Zones 7–11

Soft Rush (Juncus Effusus) — It thrives in USDA Zones 4-9, reaching 2-4 feet tall with a 1-2 foot spread

Soft Rush

Juncus Effusus

Full · Zones 8–10

Soledad Purple Ti Plant (Cordyline 'Soledad') — The Cordyline 'Soledad,' commonly known as the Soledad Purple Ti Plant

Soledad Purple Ti Plant

Cordyline 'Soledad'

Full · Zones 8–11

Sonoma Sage, Creeping Sage (Salvia Sonomensis) — Salvia sonomensis, or Sonoma Sage, is an evergreen perennial renowned for its fragrant, silver-green foliage

Sonoma Sage, Creeping Sage

Salvia Sonomensis

Full · Zones 9–9

Southern Charm Mullein (Verbascum 'Southern Charm') — The Verbascum 'Southern Charm' is a perennial with a vertical habit

Southern Charm Mullein

Verbascum 'Southern Charm'

Full · Zones 5–9

Southern Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium Darrowii) — The Southern Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium darrowii) thrives in USDA zones 7-10

Southern Highbush Blueberry

Vaccinium Darrowii

Half · Zones 8–10

Southern Pink Flowering Currant (Ribes Sanguineum Glutinosum) — is a captivating deciduous shrub

Southern Pink Flowering Currant

Ribes Sanguineum Glutinosum

Half · Zones 8–11

Spanish Lavender (Lavandula Stoechas) — is a perennial reaching 18-24 inches in height and width

Spanish Lavender

Lavandula Stoechas

Full · Zones 8–11

Sparaxis, Harlequin Flower (Sparaxis Tricolor) — is a vibrant bulbous perennial showcasing a star-shaped display of multicolored petals

Sparaxis, Harlequin Flower

Sparaxis Tricolor

Full · Zones 3–10

Spathe Leaved Sedum (Sedum Spathulifolium) — commonly called Spathe Leaved Sedum

Spathe Leaved Sedum

Sedum Spathulifolium

Full · Zones 5–10