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Mediterranean plants

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

879 plants

Mediterranean plants in the database

Bush Morning Glory (Convolvulus Cneorum) — making it an ideal choice for water-wise gardens or arid climates; ground cover / perennial / shrub for, image 89

Ground cover

Bush Morning Glory

Convolvulus Cneorum

FullUSDA 9–11
Bush Or Dome Euphorbia (Euphorbia Characias) — as this euphorbia is drought-tolerant and prefers drier conditions once established; perennial for full

Perennial

Bush Or Dome Euphorbia

Euphorbia Characias

FullUSDA 7–10
Bush Poppy (Dendromecon Rigida) — making it an ideal choice for water-conserving landscapes

Shrub

Bush Poppy

Dendromecon Rigida

FullUSDA 6–10
Bush Rue (Cneoridium Dumosum) — five-petaled yellow flowers

Shrub

Bush Rue

Cneoridium Dumosum

HalfUSDA 7–10
Bushy Yate, Leymann's Gum (Eucalyptus Conferruminata) — Its drought-tolerance and adaptability to various soil types make it an ideal

Tree

Bushy Yate, Leymann's Gum

Eucalyptus Conferruminata

FullUSDA 9–11
Butterfly Rose (Rosa 'Mutabilis') — Fresh blossoms start as a soft apricot-yellow; with its enchanting blossoms and graceful form, image 46

Shrub

Butterfly Rose

Rosa 'Mutabilis'

FullUSDA 7–10
Cajeput (Melaleuca Quinquenervia) — tree with white blooms; gardeners should note the potential for invasiveness in some regions

Tree

Cajeput

Melaleuca Quinquenervia

FullUSDA 9–11
Calamint (Calamintha Nepeta) — commonly known as Calamint; calamint's mint-scented foliage offers a fragrant addition to borders and is heat, image 109

Ground cover

Calamint

Calamintha Nepeta

FullUSDA 3–10
Calamondin Orange (Citrofortunella Mitis) — Its fragrant, white flowers bloom intermittently throughout the year, though peak blossoming occurs in spring

Tree

Calamondin Orange

Citrofortunella Mitis

FullUSDA 9–11
Calendula (Calendula Officinalis) — high-yield burst of color that appeals to both the aesthetic and practical sensibilities of any client; calendulas offer

Annual

Calendula

Calendula Officinalis

FullUSDA 3–10
California Bay (Umbellularia Californica) — The California Bay, Umbellularia californica, is a versatile evergreen tree native to coastal forests

Shrub

California Bay

Umbellularia Californica

FullUSDA 8–11
California Beach Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica V. Maritima) — Eschscholzia californica var

Perennial

California Beach Poppy

Eschscholzia Californica V. Maritima

FullUSDA 9–9
California Buckeye (Aesculus Californica) — but this characteristic is a natural response to its environment and not a sign of ill health; this, image 75

Shrub

California Buckeye

Aesculus Californica

FullUSDA 8–10
California Buckwheat (Eriogonum Fasciculatum) — drought-tolerant perennial establishes itself with ease; is a durable evergreen shrub

Shrub

California Buckwheat

Eriogonum Fasciculatum

FullUSDA 9–10
California Buttercup (Ranunculus Californicus) — This plant blooms generously from early spring into midsummer

Perennial

California Buttercup

Ranunculus Californicus

FullUSDA 9–10
California Coffeeberry (Frangula Californica) — with mature dimensions of 6-8 feet in height and spread

Shrub

California Coffeeberry

Frangula Californica

FullUSDA 8–10
California Fan Palm (Washingtonia Filifera) — is a robust palm native to the desert oases of California; scientifically known as Washingtonia filifera

Palm

California Fan Palm

Washingtonia Filifera

FullUSDA 8–10
California Fescue (Festuca Californica) — which means it can provide year-round interest in the landscape

Grass

California Fescue

Festuca Californica

FullUSDA 4–10
California Fuchsia (Zauschneria Californica) — flaunting fiery red-orange tubular flowers from summer through fall

Perennial

California Fuchsia

Zauschneria Californica

FullUSDA 8–11
California Fuchsia (Epilobium Canum) — plant it in well-drained soil and position it where it can receive full sun to partial shade; noted for its, image 116

Perennial

California Fuchsia

Epilobium Canum

FullUSDA 8–11
California Pepper (Schinus Molle) — pinnately compound leaves which emit a distinctive fragrant aroma when crushed; pink flowers in the garden, image 68

Tree

California Pepper

Schinus Molle

FullUSDA 8–10
California Phacelia (Phacelia Californica) — commonly referred to as California phacelia; drought-tolerant once established

Perennial

California Phacelia

Phacelia Californica

FullUSDA 9–10
California Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica) — commonly known as California Poppy

Annual

California Poppy

Eschscholzia Californica

FullUSDA 9–9
California Scrub Oak (Quercus berberidifolia) — Its dark green, holly-like leaves and acorns offer food and shelter for wildlife

Shrub

California Scrub Oak

Quercus berberidifolia

FullUSDA 8–9

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