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Mediterranean plants

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

879 plants

Cedar Of Lebanon (Cedrus Libani) — This stately tree reaches heights up to 130 feet with a spread of 50 feet

Cedar Of Lebanon

Cedrus Libani

Full · Zones 5–11

Celeste Fig (Ficus Carica 'Celeste') — The 'Celeste' Fig (Ficus carica 'Celeste') is a deciduous fruit tree

Celeste Fig

Ficus Carica 'Celeste'

Full · Zones 7–9

Century Plant, Maguey (Agave Americana) — commonly known as Century Plant or Maguey

Century Plant, Maguey

Agave Americana

Full · Zones 8–11

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

Cha Cha Cordyline

Cordyline 'Cha Cha'

Full · Zones 8–11

Chalk Dudleya (Dudleya Pulverulenta) — The Chalk Dudleya (Dudleya pulverulenta)

Chalk Dudleya

Dudleya Pulverulenta

Full · Zones 10–11

Chandler Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium Corymbosum 'Chandler') — The Chandler Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum 'Chandler') showcases plentiful

Chandler Highbush Blueberry

Vaccinium Corymbosum 'Chandler'

Half · Zones 8–10

Chaparral Currant (Ribes Malvaceum) — Its pink blossoms appear in winter to early spring, attracting hummingbirds

Chaparral Currant

Ribes Malvaceum

Half · Zones 7–10

Chia (Salvia Columbariae) — Maturing around 1-1.5 feet tall and wide

Chia

Salvia Columbariae

Full · Zones 9–10

China Pinks (Dianthus Chinensis) — clove-scented blossoms on compact foliage

China Pinks

Dianthus Chinensis

Full · Zones 6–9

Chinese Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) — The Chinese Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia subcostata) is a graceful

Chinese Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia indica

Full · Zones 7–10

Chinese Flame Tree (Koelreuteria Bipinnata) — with its spreading canopy reaching up to 35 feet high and equally wide

Chinese Flame Tree

Koelreuteria Bipinnata

Full · Zones 8–10

Chinese Mahonia (Mahonia Fortunei) — Chinese Mahonia (Mahonia fortunei) is a compact evergreen shrub

Chinese Mahonia

Mahonia Fortunei

Half · Zones 8–8

Chinese Pistache (Pistacia Chinensis) — The Chinese Pistache (Pistacia chinensis) is a resilient

Chinese Pistache

Pistacia Chinensis

Full · Zones 7–10

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

Christmas Heather

Erica Canaliculata 'Rosea'

Full · Zones 6–9

Cilantro (Coriandrum Sativum) — is esteemed for its pungent

Cilantro

Coriandrum Sativum

Full · Zones 2–11

Clara Blue Palm (Brahea Armata 'Clara') — commonly known as Clara Blue Palm

Clara Blue Palm

Brahea Armata 'Clara'

Full · Zones 11–11

Cleveland Blue Sage (Salvia Clevelandii) — Salvia clevelandii, or Cleveland Blue Sage, is an aromatic evergreen shrub originating from California

Cleveland Blue Sage

Salvia Clevelandii

Full · Zones 9–10

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

Climbing Aloe

Aloe Ciliaris

Full · Zones 9–11

Coastal Correa (Correa Backhouseana) — The Tasmanian Fuchsia (Correa backhouseana) is an evergreen shrub native to Australia, thriving in U.S

Coastal Correa

Correa Backhouseana

Full · Zones 9–10

Coastal Scrub Oak (Quercus dumosa) — The Coastal Scrub Oak, Quercus dumosa, is a resilient evergreen, ideal for xeriscapes

Coastal Scrub Oak

Quercus dumosa

Full · Zones 8–9

Coast Barberry (Berberis Pinnata) — maturing to purplish-black berries

Coast Barberry

Berberis Pinnata

Half · Zones 5–10

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

Coast Beefwood

Casuarina stricta

Full · Zones 9–10

Coast Live Oak (Quercus agrifolia) — Quercus agrifolia, commonly known as the Coast Live Oak, is an evergreen oak native to California

Coast Live Oak

Quercus agrifolia

Full · Zones 8–10

Coast Rosemary (Westringia fruticosa) — The Coast Rosemary (Westringia fruticosa) exudes hardiness and elegance with its needle-like

Coast Rosemary

Westringia fruticosa

Full · Zones 9–10