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Mediterranean plants

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

879 plants

Mediterranean plants in the database

Tree Coreopsis (Coreopsis Gigantea) — It can reach up to 8 feet in height and boasts a succulent stem with long, narrow leaves

Perennial

Tree Coreopsis

Coreopsis Gigantea

FullUSDA 9–10
Tree Echium (Echium Pininana) — Towering up to 13-15 feet, it sports a dense spike of small blue or violet flowers, a magnet for pollinators; when planning a

Perennial

Tree Echium

Echium Pininana

FullUSDA 9–11
Tree Euphorbia, Tree Form Bush Spur (Euphorbia Lambii) — In late winter to early spring

Shrub

Tree Euphorbia, Tree Form Bush Spur

Euphorbia Lambii

FullUSDA 9–11
Trewithen Blue Feltleaf Ceanothus (Ceanothus Arboreus 'Trewithen Blue') — a California Lilac variant

Shrub

Trewithen Blue Feltleaf Ceanothus

Ceanothus Arboreus 'Trewithen Blue'

FullUSDA 8–10
Tuscan Blue Upright Rosemary (Rosmarinus Officinalis 'Tuscan Blue') — evergreen shrub reaching 4 to 6 feet in height with a 2 to 4-foot spread

Shrub

Tuscan Blue Upright Rosemary

Rosmarinus Officinalis 'Tuscan Blue'

FullUSDA 8–10
Tuscarora Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Tuscarora') — showing a hardiness within USDA zones 7 to 9

Tree

Tuscarora Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia Indica 'Tuscarora'

FullUSDA 7–10
Tuskegee Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Tuskegee') — Hardy in Zones 7-9, it's also resistant to powdery mildew, ensuring robust foliage

Tree

Tuskegee Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia Indica 'Tuskegee'

FullUSDA 7–9
Tuttle Dwarf Natal Plum (Carissa Macrocarpa 'Tuttle') — reaching heights of 18-24 inches and spreading 24-36 inches wide

Ground cover

Tuttle Dwarf Natal Plum

Carissa Macrocarpa 'Tuttle'

FullUSDA 9–11
Twinspur (Diascia Integerrima) — Twinspur (Diascia integerrima) is a perennial renowned for its vibrant coral to pink flowers

Perennial

Twinspur

Diascia Integerrima

FullUSDA 9–10
Twisted Jasmine (Jasminum Tortuosum) — Reaching up to 15 feet, it boasts fragrant, star-shaped white blooms

Vine

Twisted Jasmine

Jasminum Tortuosum

FullUSDA 9–10
Umbrella Plant, Umbrella Flatsedge (Cyperus Alternifolius) — commonly known as the Umbrella Plant or Umbrella Papyrus; ideal for adding vertical, image 61

Perennial

Umbrella Plant, Umbrella Flatsedge

Cyperus Alternifolius

Deep ShadeUSDA 9–11
Upright Yew (Taxus X Media) — and prefers partial to full sun; reaching 10-20 feet in height and 4-6 feet in width

Conifer

Upright Yew

Taxus X Media

FullUSDA 4–7
Valencia Orange (Citrus Sinensis 'Valencia') — evergreen leaves with clusters of fragrant

Tree

Valencia Orange

Citrus Sinensis 'Valencia'

FullUSDA 8–10
Valley Oak (Quercus Lobata) — Its substantial presence requires a significant amount of space and unhindered room for root growth

Tree

Valley Oak

Quercus Lobata

FullUSDA 7–9
Variegated Century Plant (Agave Americana 'Variegata') — the Variegated Century Plant thrives in full sun and requires well-drained soil to prevent root rot

Succulent

Variegated Century Plant

Agave Americana 'Variegata'

FullUSDA 8–11
Variegated Hearts And Flowers (Aptenia Cordifolia 'Variegata') — complementing vivid magenta blossoms that bloom primarily in spring and summer

Ground cover

Variegated Hearts And Flowers

Aptenia Cordifolia 'Variegata'

FullUSDA 9–11
Variegated Italian Buckthorn (Rhamnus Alaternus 'Variegata') — Its leaves are punctuated by bold creamy-white edges that contrast against the deep green centers

Shrub

Variegated Italian Buckthorn

Rhamnus Alaternus 'Variegata'

FullUSDA 7–10
Variegated Tobira (Pittosporum Tobira 'Variegata') — is an evergreen shrub with creamy-white margined leaves and a dense

Shrub

Variegated Tobira

Pittosporum Tobira 'Variegata'

FullUSDA 8–10
Vera Old Fashion English Lavender (Lavandula Angustifolia 'Vera') — herb / shrub for full; lavandula angustifolia 'Vera' will provide a charming and aromatic

Herb

Vera Old Fashion English Lavender

Lavandula Angustifolia 'Vera'

FullUSDA 5–10
Vermillionaire® Large Firecracker Plant (Cuphea ignea) — It grows 18-28 inches tall and 12-24 inches wide, holding a full shape in beds or containers

Perennial

Vermillionaire® Large Firecracker Plant

Cuphea ignea

FullUSDA 8–11
Versicolor Geranium (Geranium Versicolor) — Regular deadheading will encourage prolonged flowering

Ground cover

Versicolor Geranium

Geranium Versicolor

FullUSDA 2–8
Victorian Box (Pittosporum Undulatum) — It grows best in full sun to partial shade exposure and requires moderate watering once established; adding, image 57

Tree

Victorian Box

Pittosporum Undulatum

FullUSDA 9–10
Vine Hill Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Densiflora) — Vine Hill Manzanita (Arctostaphylos densiflora) is an evergreen shrub, native to California's coast ranges

Shrub

Vine Hill Manzanita

Arctostaphylos Densiflora

FullUSDA 9–11
Violet De Bordeaux Edible Fig (Ficus Carica 'Violette De Bordeaux') — Ficus carica 'Violette de Bordeaux' is a delectable fig known for its compact size

Tree

Violet De Bordeaux Edible Fig

Ficus Carica 'Violette De Bordeaux'

FullUSDA 8–10

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