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Mediterranean plants

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

879 plants

Mediterranean plants in the database

Cedar Of Lebanon (Cedrus Libani) — Durable and drought-resistant

Conifer

Cedar Of Lebanon

Cedrus Libani

FullUSDA 5–11
Celeste Fig (Ficus Carica 'Celeste') — growing 7-10 ft tall with a spread of 5-7 ft

Tree

Celeste Fig

Ficus Carica 'Celeste'

FullUSDA 7–9
Century Plant, Maguey (Agave Americana) — commonly known as Century Plant or Maguey

Succulent

Century Plant, Maguey

Agave Americana

FullUSDA 8–11
Cha Cha Cordyline (Cordyline 'Cha Cha') — The Cordyline 'Cha Cha' is a vibrant perennial featuring variegated leaves in a blend of yellow

Shrub

Cha Cha Cordyline

Cordyline 'Cha Cha'

FullUSDA 8–11
Chalk Dudleya (Dudleya Pulverulenta) — Hardy to USDA Zone 9, it can tolerate temperatures as low as 25°F to 30°F for brief periods

Succulent

Chalk Dudleya

Dudleya Pulverulenta

FullUSDA 10–11
Chandler Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium Corymbosum 'Chandler') — The Chandler Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum 'Chandler') showcases plentiful

Shrub

Chandler Highbush Blueberry

Vaccinium Corymbosum 'Chandler'

HalfUSDA 8–10
Chaparral Currant (Ribes Malvaceum) — This resilient and versatile plant typically reaches a height of 3 to 6 feet and spreads equally wide

Shrub

Chaparral Currant

Ribes Malvaceum

HalfUSDA 7–10
Chia (Salvia Columbariae) — this annual herb is native to the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico

Annual

Chia

Salvia Columbariae

FullUSDA 9–10
China Pinks (Dianthus Chinensis) — They can also shine in container gardening, adding an element of versatility to their use in landscape design, image 84

Biennial

China Pinks

Dianthus Chinensis

FullUSDA 6–9
Chinese Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) — and use it as a focal point or to line pathways, image 50

Tree

Chinese Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia indica

FullUSDA 7–10
Chinese Flame Tree (Koelreuteria Bipinnata) — scientifically known as Koelreuteria bipinnata; its foliage consists of bipinnate or sometimes tripinnate leaves

Tree

Chinese Flame Tree

Koelreuteria Bipinnata

FullUSDA 8–10
Chinese Mahonia (Mahonia Fortunei) — is a resilient and visually striking evergreen shrub

Broadleaf Evergreen

Chinese Mahonia

Mahonia Fortunei

HalfUSDA 8–8
Chinese Pistache (Pistacia Chinensis) — It is drought-tolerant once established; pinnate leaves are deep green through spring and summer

Tree

Chinese Pistache

Pistacia Chinensis

FullUSDA 7–10
Christmas Heather (Erica Canaliculata 'Rosea') — Chris™as Heather (Erica canaliculata 'Rosea') graces gardens with its striking pink blossoms

Broadleaf Evergreen

Christmas Heather

Erica Canaliculata 'Rosea'

FullUSDA 6–9
Cilantro (Coriandrum Sativum) — pinnate leaves that are bright green in color; bolt-resistant varieties extend the harvest season in warmer climates

Annual

Cilantro

Coriandrum Sativum

FullUSDA 2–11
Clara Blue Palm (Brahea Armata 'Clara') — captivates with striking silvery-blue fronds

Palm

Clara Blue Palm

Brahea Armata 'Clara'

FullUSDA 11–11
Cleveland Blue Sage (Salvia Clevelandii) — Thriving in USDA zones 8-11, it reaches 3-5 feet in height and spreads 5-8 feet wide; this sage is a magnet for bees

Shrub

Cleveland Blue Sage

Salvia Clevelandii

FullUSDA 9–10
Climbing Aloe (Aloe Ciliaris) — evergreen succulent capable of reaching heights up to 10 feet with support

Succulent

Climbing Aloe

Aloe Ciliaris

FullUSDA 9–11
Coastal Correa (Correa Backhouseana) — scientifically known as Correa backhouseana

Shrub

Coastal Correa

Correa Backhouseana

FullUSDA 9–10
Coastal Scrub Oak (Quercus dumosa) — Mature at 6-15 ft tall, its dense foliage provides excellent cover for wildlife

Shrub

Coastal Scrub Oak

Quercus dumosa

FullUSDA 8–9
Coast Barberry (Berberis Pinnata) — Ideal for erosion control, it reaches 3-6 feet in height with a similar spread

Shrub

Coast Barberry

Berberis Pinnata

HalfUSDA 5–10
Coast Beefwood (Casuarina stricta) — Casuarina stricta, commonly called Coast Beefwood, is an evergreen tree native to Australia

Tree

Coast Beefwood

Casuarina stricta

FullUSDA 9–10
Coast Live Oak (Quercus agrifolia) — <br><br>Equipped with thick

Tree

Coast Live Oak

Quercus agrifolia

FullUSDA 8–10
Coast Rosemary (Westringia fruticosa) — this robust plant typically grows to 4-6 feet in height and width

Shrub

Coast Rosemary

Westringia fruticosa

FullUSDA 9–10

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