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Mediterranean plants

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

879 plants

Joint Pine (Ephedra Distachya) — Sea Grape (Ephedra distachya) is a distinctive coastal shrub

Joint Pine

Ephedra Distachya

Full · Zones 6–10

June Grass (Koeleria Macrantha) — June Grass (Koeleria macrantha) is a perennial cool-season bunchgrass featuring fine-textured foliage

June Grass

Koeleria Macrantha

Full · Zones 5–10

Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — commonly known as Jupiter's Beard or Red Valerian

Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian

Centranthus Ruber

Full · Zones 4–10

Kaffir Lily (Clivia Miniata) — is a shade-loving perennial with thick

Kaffir Lily

Clivia Miniata

Half · Zones 9–11

Kangaroo Paws, Red (Anigozanthos Hybrids) — Red (Anigozanthos hybrids) are striking perennials featuring velvety

Kangaroo Paws, Red

Anigozanthos Hybrids

Full · Zones 9–11

King Edward Vii Flowering Currant (Ribes San. 'King Edward Vii') — The Ribes sanguineum 'King Edward VII'

King Edward Vii Flowering Currant

Ribes San. 'King Edward Vii'

Half · Zones 7–10

Kiwi Aeonium (Aeonium 'Kiwi') — The Aeonium 'Kiwi' is a striking succulent that features rosettes of fleshy

Kiwi Aeonium

Aeonium 'Kiwi'

Full · Zones 9–11

Kleinaalwyn (African) (Aloe Brevifolia) — The Aloe brevifolia, also known as Kleinaalwyn or Short-leaved Aloe, is a compact, evergreen succulent

Kleinaalwyn (African)

Aloe Brevifolia

Full · Zones 9–10

Knife Acacia (Acacia Cultriformis) — The Knife Acacia (Acacia cultriformis) is a striking ornamental

Knife Acacia

Acacia Cultriformis

Full · Zones 8–10

Knobcone Pine (Pinus Attenuata) — The Knobcone Pine (Pinus attenuata) is a resilient conifer

Knobcone Pine

Pinus Attenuata

Full · Zones 6–10

Kumquat (Citrus Japonica) — Kumquat (Citrus japonica) - A compact evergreen citrus tree

Kumquat

Citrus Japonica

Full · Zones 8–11

Kumquat (Citrus Dwarf Kumquat) — Kumquat (Citrus japonica)

Kumquat

Citrus Dwarf Kumquat

Full · Zones 8–11

Lacey Oak (Quercus Glaucoides) — Lacey Oak (Quercus glaucoides) is a resilient

Lacey Oak

Quercus Glaucoides

Full · Zones 7–10

La Cruz Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Cruzensis) — The La Cruz Manzanita (Arctostaphylos cruzensis) is a rare

La Cruz Manzanita

Arctostaphylos Cruzensis

Full · Zones 10–11

Lady American Marigold (Tagetes Erecta 'Lady') — pompom-like blooms up to 5 inches across

Lady American Marigold

Tagetes Erecta 'Lady'

Full · Zones 6–10

Large-Leaf African Iris (Dietes Grandiflora) — sword-shaped leaves reaching up to 4 feet in height

Large-Leaf African Iris

Dietes Grandiflora

Full · Zones 9–11

Laurel Leafed Rockrose (Cistus Laurifolius) — is an evergreen shrub with aromatic

Laurel Leafed Rockrose

Cistus Laurifolius

Full · Zones 8–10

Laurel Sumac (Malosma Laurina) — The Laurel Sumac, Malosma laurina, is a robust evergreen shrub native to California coastal regions

Laurel Sumac

Malosma Laurina

Full · Zones 9–10

Lavance Purple English Lavender (Lavandula Angustifolia 'Lavance Purple') — Admired for its vibrant purple blooms and fragrant foliage

Lavance Purple English Lavender

Lavandula Angustifolia 'Lavance Purple'

Full · Zones 5–9

Lavender Blue Iris (Iris Pacific Coast Hybrid 'Lavender') — flaunts a soothing lavender hue with delicate veining

Lavender Blue Iris

Iris Pacific Coast Hybrid 'Lavender'

Full · Zones 8–10

Lavender Lady English Lavender (Lavandula Angustifolia 'Lavender Lady') — silvery-green foliage and vibrant purple flower spikes

Lavender Lady English Lavender

Lavandula Angustifolia 'Lavender Lady'

Full · Zones 5–9

Lavender, Lavandin (Lavandula X Intermedia) — it's adorned with aromatic

Lavender, Lavandin

Lavandula X Intermedia

Full · Zones 5–9

Lavender Starflower (Grewia Occidentalis) — The Lavender Starflower (Grewia occidentalis) is a charming shrub, growing 6-10 feet tall and wide

Lavender Starflower

Grewia Occidentalis

Full · Zones 9–11

Lavender Varieties (Lavandula Species) — commonly known as Lavender

Lavender Varieties

Lavandula Species

Full · Zones 5–10