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Mediterranean plants

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

879 plants

Mediterranean plants in the database

California Wild Grape (Vitis Californica) — It features lush green foliage

Vine

California Wild Grape

Vitis Californica

FullUSDA 8–11
California Wild Rose (Rosa Californica) — Pruning can be conducted after flowering to maintain shape and promote vigorous growth

Shrub

California Wild Rose

Rosa Californica

FullUSDA 8–11
Camara Lantana (Lantana Camara) — but note it may be invasive in some areas and parts of the plant are toxic if ingested

Shrub

Camara Lantana

Lantana Camara

FullUSDA 9–10
Canary Bird Bush (Crotalaria Agatiflora) — Typically reaching up to 6-8 feet in height, it thrives in sunny exposures with well-drained soil

Shrub

Canary Bird Bush

Crotalaria Agatiflora

FullUSDA 8–11
Canary Island Lotus (Lotus Maculatus) — ground cover / perennial with orange blooms

Ground cover

Canary Island Lotus

Lotus Maculatus

FullUSDA 10–11
Canary Island Pine (Pinus Canariensis) — it can reach upwards of 65 feet in cultivation; allowing the tree to withstand occasional wildfires.<br><br>Adapted to

Conifer

Canary Island Pine

Pinus Canariensis

FullUSDA 8–10
Canary Island Sage (Salvia Canariensis) — cone-shaped spikes of magenta-purple flowers

Perennial

Canary Island Sage

Salvia Canariensis

FullUSDA 8–10
Cape Blanco Sedum (Sedum Spathulifolium 'Cape Blanco') — The Cape Blanco Sedum (Sedum spathulifolium 'Cape Blanco') is an eye-catching

Ground cover

Cape Blanco Sedum

Sedum Spathulifolium 'Cape Blanco'

FullUSDA 5–10
Cape Honeysuckle (Tecoma Capensis) — Hardy in USDA zones 9-11, it can be pruned to maintain shape; cape Honeysuckle (Tecoma capensis) is a vibrant, image 52

Ground cover

Cape Honeysuckle

Tecoma Capensis

FullUSDA 9–10
Cape Plumbago (Plumbago Auriculata) — Though it tolerates a variety of soil conditions; it showcases sky-blue flowers nearly year-round in warm, image 59

Shrub

Cape Plumbago

Plumbago Auriculata

FullUSDA 9–10
Cape Weed (Arctotheca Calendula) — Known for its adaptability; keep in mind that in some regions, image 66

Ground cover

Cape Weed

Arctotheca Calendula

FullUSDA 8–10
Cara Cara Navel Orange (Citrus Sinensis 'Cara Cara') — Regular watering and annual pruning promote fruit production and tree health

Tree

Cara Cara Navel Orange

Citrus Sinensis 'Cara Cara'

FullUSDA 8–10
Caraway-Scented Thyme (Thymus Herba-Barona) — low-growing perennial ideal for xeriscaping and herb gardens

Ground cover

Caraway-Scented Thyme

Thymus Herba-Barona

FullUSDA 5–9
Carmel Creeper Ceanothus (Ceanothus Griseus Var. Horizontalis) — sky-blue flowers in spring

Ground cover

Carmel Creeper Ceanothus

Ceanothus Griseus Var. Horizontalis

FullUSDA 8–11
Carmine Bells Australian Fuchsia (Correa 'Carmine Bells') — Correa 'Carmine Bells,' an Australian Fuchsia

Ground cover

Carmine Bells Australian Fuchsia

Correa 'Carmine Bells'

FullUSDA 9–10
Carnation (Dianthus Caryophyllus) — annual for full or half; note that their perennial nature ensures they'll enjoy this engaging flower year after year with

Annual

Carnation

Dianthus Caryophyllus

FullUSDA 8–10
Carob Tree (Ceratonia Siliqua) — are known to be a chocolate substitute due to their rich

Tree

Carob Tree

Ceratonia Siliqua

FullUSDA 9–10
Carrot Wood (Cupaniopsis Anacardioides) — These leaves cluster together in a visually striking manner; with its versatility and attractive features, image 96

Tree

Carrot Wood

Cupaniopsis Anacardioides

FullUSDA 8–11
Cascara (Frangula Purshiana) — the tree reaches a moderate height of 15 to 30 feet and spreads out to an approximate 15 to 20-foot canopy

Shrub

Cascara

Frangula Purshiana

FullUSDA 8–10
Catalina Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus Traskiae) — evergreen shrub native to Santa Catalina Island

Shrub

Catalina Mountain Mahogany

Cercocarpus Traskiae

FullUSDA 9–10
Catawba Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Catawba') — and provide winter protection in the cooler end of this range

Shrub

Catawba Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia Indica 'Catawba'

FullUSDA 7–10
Catmint (Nepeta X Faassenii) — This hybrid species exhibits a mounding growth habit

Ground cover

Catmint

Nepeta X Faassenii

FullUSDA 3–10
Cat Thyme (Teucrium Marum) — Cat Thyme should be pruned back in early spring to encourage a bushy habit and prevent woodiness at the base

Perennial

Cat Thyme

Teucrium Marum

FullUSDA 7–10
Caucasian Stonecrop (Sedum spurium) — scientifically known as Phedimus spurium

Ground cover

Caucasian Stonecrop

Sedum spurium

FullUSDA 5–10

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