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Mediterranean plants

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

879 plants

Mediterranean plants in the database

Blue Springs Penstemon (Penstemon 'Blue Springs') — The Electric Blue Penstemon

Perennial

Blue Springs Penstemon

Penstemon 'Blue Springs'

FullUSDA 7–11
Blueweed (Echium Vulgare) — Noted for its vibrant blue flowers; although it favors well-drained soils and full sun conditions to achieve its full, image 54

Shrub

Blueweed

Echium Vulgare

FullUSDA 9–11
Bluff Lettuce (Dudleya Farinosa) — perfectly suited for xeriscaping or rock gardens; succulent with red blooms

Succulent

Bluff Lettuce

Dudleya Farinosa

FullUSDA 9–11
Bolleana Poplar (Populus Bolleana) — The Bolleana Poplar (Populus bolleana) is a fast-growing

Tree

Bolleana Poplar

Populus Bolleana

FullUSDA 4–10
Bon Bon Hybrid Sage (Salvia 'Bon Bon') — Salvia 'Bon Bon' (Bon Bon Hybrid Sage) is a vibrant perennial that boasts deep purple-blue flowers

Shrub

Bon Bon Hybrid Sage

Salvia 'Bon Bon'

FullUSDA 9–10
Borage (Borago Officinalis) — star-shaped flowers and fuzzy; borage reaches a mature height of approximately 2 to 3 feet with a similar spread

Annual

Borage

Borago Officinalis

FullUSDA 3–10
Border Penstemon (Penstemon Hybrids) — It is essential to avoid waterlogged conditions, particularly in winter, to prevent root rot

Perennial

Border Penstemon

Penstemon Hybrids

FullUSDA 8–10
Bottlebrush Little John (Callistemon X Viminalis 'Little John') — The Bottlebrush 'Little John' (Callistemon x viminalis) is a dwarf evergreen shrub

Shrub

Bottlebrush Little John

Callistemon X Viminalis 'Little John'

FullUSDA 9–11
Bowles Mauve Wallflower (Erysimum 'Bowles Mauve') — It's important to provide occasional watering during extended dry periods

Perennial

Bowles Mauve Wallflower

Erysimum 'Bowles Mauve'

FullUSDA 6–10
Box Huckleberry (Gaylussacia Brachycera) — This groundcover prefers partial shade and well-drained soil

Shrub

Box Huckleberry

Gaylussacia Brachycera

HalfUSDA 5–8
Boxleaf Hebe (Hebe odora) — Moderate drought tolerance once established

Shrub

Boxleaf Hebe

Hebe odora

FullUSDA 9–10
Brazilian Fern Tree (Schizolobium Parahyba) — Native to Brazil and parts of Central America

Tree

Brazilian Fern Tree

Schizolobium Parahyba

FullUSDA 8–11
Brewer Saltbush (Atriplex Lentiformis Breweri) — thriving in coastal and inland regions

Shrub

Brewer Saltbush

Atriplex Lentiformis Breweri

FullUSDA 8–8
Bridal Wreath Francoa (Francoa Ramosa) — commonly known as Bridal Wreath

Perennial

Bridal Wreath Francoa

Francoa Ramosa

FullUSDA 8–10
Brisbane Box (Lophostemon Confertus) — white flowers in the garden; this adaptability makes it a prime choice for avenues, image 82

Tree

Brisbane Box

Lophostemon Confertus

FullUSDA 9–10
Broadleaf Beardtongue (Penstemon Strictus) — The plant's tolerance for rocky and loamy soils

Perennial

Broadleaf Beardtongue

Penstemon Strictus

FullUSDA 4–9
Brown Boronia (Boronia Megastigma) — Thriving in well-drained acidic soil, it requires moderate water and full sun to partial shade

Shrub

Brown Boronia

Boronia Megastigma

FullUSDA 9–10
Brush Cherry (Syzygium Paniculatum) — attracting pollinators and providing subtle interest; ideal for hedges or topiary, it thrives in full to partial sun

Shrub

Brush Cherry

Syzygium Paniculatum

FullUSDA 9–11
Buck Brush (Ceanothus Cuneatus) — consider its full sun exposure and well-drained soil preferences

Ground cover

Buck Brush

Ceanothus Cuneatus

FullUSDA 8–11
Buckbrush Ceanothus (Ceanothus Velutinus) — Buckbrush typically reaches 4 to 8 feet in height with a spread of 5 to 10 feet, thriving in USDA zones 4-8

Ground cover

Buckbrush Ceanothus

Ceanothus Velutinus

FullUSDA 6–8
Burgundy Queen Tea Tree (Leptospermum Scoparium 'Burgundy Queen') — The Leptospermum scoparium 'Burgundy Queen,' or Tea Tree Red Damask, is a striking

Shrub

Burgundy Queen Tea Tree

Leptospermum Scoparium 'Burgundy Queen'

FullUSDA 9–10
Burr Oak (Quercus Macrocarpa) — they provide food for a range of wildlife; lobed outline that turns a resplendent gold come fall.<br><br>Another, image 64

Tree

Burr Oak

Quercus Macrocarpa

FullUSDA 7–7
Bush Anemone (Carpenteria Californica) — white flowers that are notably fragrant

Shrub

Bush Anemone

Carpenteria Californica

HalfUSDA 8–11
Bush Germander (Teucrium Fruticans) — making it suitable for water-wise landscaping; perfect for Mediterranean or drought-tolerant gardens

Herb

Bush Germander

Teucrium Fruticans

FullUSDA 8–10

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