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Mediterranean plants

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

879 plants

Mediterranean plants in the database

Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) is an evergreen shrub; ideal for hedges or screens, it grows 8 to 10 feet, image 57

Shrub

Coast Silktassel

Garrya elliptica

FullUSDA 9–10
Common Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Manzanita) — including bees and hummingbirds

Shrub

Common Manzanita

Arctostaphylos Manzanita

FullUSDA 7–10
Common Myrtle (Myrtus Communis) — From mid-summer to early fall; forming an upright shrub that typically reaches 5 to 6 feet in height and spread, image 98

Shrub

Common Myrtle

Myrtus Communis

FullUSDA 7–11
Common Rush (Juncus Effusus V. Brunneus) — brunneus) is an ornamental perennial grass-like plant

Perennial

Common Rush

Juncus Effusus V. Brunneus

FullUSDA 8–10
Coolibah (Eucalyptus Microtheca) — often with a grey to whitish hue

Tree

Coolibah

Eucalyptus Microtheca

FullUSDA 8–11
Coral Aloe (Aloe Striata Ssp. Karasbergensis) — this aloe is well-suited for rock gardens

Succulent

Coral Aloe

Aloe Striata Ssp. Karasbergensis

FullUSDA 9–11
Coral Aloe (Aloe Striata) — These blooms are a magnet for hummingbirds and bees, adding a dynamic aspect to the landscape

Succulent

Coral Aloe

Aloe Striata

FullUSDA 9–11
Coral Gum (Eucalyptus Torquata) — Prefers full sun and well-drained soils

Tree

Coral Gum

Eucalyptus Torquata

FullUSDA 9–9
Cork Oak (Quercus Suber) — making it a majestic presence in any landscape design.<br><br>Featuring a broad and rounded canopy; the Cork Oak (Quercus suber) is

Tree

Cork Oak

Quercus Suber

FullUSDA 4–10
Cornish Heather (Erica Vagans) — and as an accent in mixed borders.<br><br>For the client keen on year-round interest

Ground cover

Cornish Heather

Erica Vagans

FullUSDA 6–9
Corsican Hellebore (Helleborus Argutifolius) — the Corsican Hellebore pairs well with spring bulbs and ferns; serrated leaves with a rich green hue

Perennial

Corsican Hellebore

Helleborus Argutifolius

FullUSDA 5–9
Corsican Stonecrop (Sedum Dasyphyllum 'Minor') — tiny bluish-green foliage that becomes tinged with purple in full sun

Ground cover

Corsican Stonecrop

Sedum Dasyphyllum 'Minor'

FullUSDA 4–10
Coulter Pine, Bigcone Pine (Pinus Coulteri) — Pinus coulteri, known as the Coulter or Bigcone Pine, is a robust conifer native to coastal California; this tree

Tree

Coulter Pine, Bigcone Pine

Pinus Coulteri

FullUSDA 7–10
Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica) — and they thrive in well-draining soil with a pH that is slightly acidic to neutral; exfoliating bark and, image 138

Shrub

Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia Indica

FullUSDA 7–10
Creeping Australian Saltbush (Rhagodia Spinescens) — perennial / shrub for full or half

Perennial

Creeping Australian Saltbush

Rhagodia Spinescens

FullUSDA 7–10
Creeping Mirror Plant (Coprosma X Kirkii) — It thrives in USDA zones 8-11, prefers well-drained soil, and enjoys full sun to partial shade

Ground cover

Creeping Mirror Plant

Coprosma X Kirkii

FullUSDA 9–11
Creeping Shrubby Ice Plant (Ruschia Pulvinaris) — reaching up to 8 inches in height and spreading up to 24 inches wide

Ground cover

Creeping Shrubby Ice Plant

Ruschia Pulvinaris

FullUSDA 6–10
Crete Rockrose (Cistus Creticus) — commonly known as the Crete Rockrose

Perennial

Crete Rockrose

Cistus Creticus

FullUSDA 9–10
Crimson Bottlebrush (Callistemon Lanceolatus) — growing up to 3 inches long; bloom from spring through summer

Tree

Crimson Bottlebrush

Callistemon Lanceolatus

FullUSDA 9–10
Crimson Seedless Grape (Vitis Vinifera 'Crimson Seedless') — requiring a trellis or support structure for its vigorous 10-20 ft

Vine

Crimson Seedless Grape

Vitis Vinifera 'Crimson Seedless'

FullUSDA 5–9
Crinodonna Lily (Amarcrinum Memoria-Corsii) — strap-like foliage that can reach a length of approximately 2 to 3 feet

Bulb

Crinodonna Lily

Amarcrinum Memoria-Corsii

FullUSDA 9–10
Crocus (Crocus Vernus) — is a herald of spring with cup-shaped; plant corms 3-4 inches deep and 2-3 inches apart, image 94

Bulb

Crocus

Crocus Vernus

FullUSDA 3–8
Crown Of Thorns (Euphorbia Milii) — this drought-tolerant plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soil

Shrub

Crown Of Thorns

Euphorbia Milii

FullUSDA 9–11
Crown Of Thorns (Euphorbia Milii Var. Hislopii) — Typically reaching heights of 1 to 2 feet with a similar spread

Shrub

Crown Of Thorns

Euphorbia Milii Var. Hislopii

FullUSDA 9–11

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