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Mediterranean plants

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

879 plants

Mediterranean plants in the database

Sugar Pine (Pinus Lambertiana) — mature Sugar Pines can reach soaring heights of up to 200 feet

Tree

Sugar Pine

Pinus Lambertiana

FullUSDA 7–10
Sulfur Flower (Eriogonum Umbellatum) — vivid yellow flowers arranged in dense; and low maintenance needs, image 66

Perennial

Sulfur Flower

Eriogonum Umbellatum

FullUSDA 7–7
Summer Forget Me Nots (Anchusa Capensis) — it acts as a magnet for beneficial pollinators such as bees and butterflies

Annual

Summer Forget Me Nots

Anchusa Capensis

FullUSDA 3–10
Sun Rose (Helianthemum Nummularium) — ground cover / perennial for full or half; making it an excellent addition to rock gardens, image 78

Ground cover

Sun Rose

Helianthemum Nummularium

FullUSDA 5–8
Sunset Jade Plant (Crassula Argentea 'Sunset') — Thriving in full sun to part shade, it prefers well-draining soil and minimal water

Shrub

Sunset Jade Plant

Crassula Argentea 'Sunset'

FullUSDA 9–11
Sunset Rockrose (Cistus 'Sunset') — It thrives in full sun, reaching 2-3 feet in height with a 4-5 feet spread

Ground cover

Sunset Rockrose

Cistus 'Sunset'

FullUSDA 8–10
Sunshine Blueberry (Vaccinium X 'Sunshine Blue') — bell-shaped flowers give way to a bountiful crop of sweet

Shrub

Sunshine Blueberry

Vaccinium X 'Sunshine Blue'

HalfUSDA 8–10
Sunshine Ligustrum (Ligustrum Sinense 'Sunshine') — The Sunshine Ligustrum (Ligustrum sinense 'Sunshine') is prized for its vibrant golden-yellow

Shrub

Sunshine Ligustrum

Ligustrum Sinense 'Sunshine'

FullUSDA 7–10
Surinam Cherry (Eugenia Uniflora) — or depending on conditions; this small to medium-sized evergreen shrub, image 68

Shrub

Surinam Cherry

Eugenia Uniflora

FullUSDA 9–11
Swamp Paperbark (Melaleuca Ericifolia) — Perfect for low-maintenance, water-influenced landscapes

Shrub

Swamp Paperbark

Melaleuca Ericifolia

FullUSDA 9–11
Swedish Ivy (Plectranthus verticillatus) — The Swedish Begonia, Plectranthus australis, is a versatile, evergreen perennial

Perennial

Swedish Ivy

Plectranthus verticillatus

HalfUSDA 10–11
Swedish Ivy (Plectranthus Verticillatus) — flourishing in hardiness zones 10-11

Perennial

Swedish Ivy

Plectranthus Verticillatus

HalfUSDA 10–11
Sweet Almond Bush (Aloysia Virgata) — semi-deciduous shrub reaching heights of 10 to 12 feet and spreading up to 6 feet wide

Shrub

Sweet Almond Bush

Aloysia Virgata

FullUSDA 8–10
Sweet Hakea (Hakea Suaveolens) — reaching up to 3.5 inches long

Shrub

Sweet Hakea

Hakea Suaveolens

FullUSDA 9–11
Sweet Lavender (Lavandula X Heterophylla) — Growing 24 to 36 inches tall and wide, it adds height and texture

Shrub

Sweet Lavender

Lavandula X Heterophylla

FullUSDA 5–9
Sweet Orange (Citrus Sinensis) — commonly known as the Sweet Orange; mature trees can reach 20-30 feet in height with a spread of 15-20 feet, image 43

Tree

Sweet Orange

Citrus Sinensis

FullUSDA 8–10
Sweet-Pea Shrub (Polygala X Dalmaisiana) — often enveloping the shrub from late winter into fall

Shrub

Sweet-Pea Shrub

Polygala X Dalmaisiana

FullUSDA 9–10
Sweet Romance® Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) — It grows 12-18 inches tall and wide in a tidy mound

Herb

Sweet Romance® Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia

FullUSDA 5–9
Sweetshade (Hymenosporum Flavum) — tree for full or half

Tree

Sweetshade

Hymenosporum Flavum

FullUSDA 9–9
Sweet Williams (Dianthus Barbatus) — it is known for its prolific blooming and ease of care; they are excellent choices for borders, image 67

Biennial

Sweet Williams

Dianthus Barbatus

FullUSDA 6–10
Sylvia Protea (Protea 'Sylvia') — striking blossoms composed of bracts in varying shades of pink surrounding a central cone

Shrub

Sylvia Protea

Protea 'Sylvia'

FullUSDA 9–10
Tabaiba Majorera (Euphorbia Atropurpurea) — It thrives in full sun and well-draining soil; green and multi-colored and red flowers in the garden

Perennial

Tabaiba Majorera

Euphorbia Atropurpurea

FullUSDA 5–9
Tall Kangaroo Paw (Anigozanthos Flavidus) — lending both ecological value and visual appeal to any garden space; it thrives in USDA zones 9-11 and enjoys full

Perennial

Tall Kangaroo Paw

Anigozanthos Flavidus

FullUSDA 9–11
Tall Sweet-Pea Shrub (Polygala Myrtifolia 'Grandiflora') — is an evergreen boasting vibrant purple-pea-like flowers

Shrub

Tall Sweet-Pea Shrub

Polygala Myrtifolia 'Grandiflora'

FullUSDA 9–11

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