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Mediterranean plants

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

879 plants

Rozanne Cranesbill (Geranium 'Rozanne') — Geranium 'Rozanne' offers vibrant violet-blue flowers with white centers

Rozanne Cranesbill

Geranium 'Rozanne'

Full · Zones 2–10

Ruby Glow Manuka Tea Tree (Leptospermum Scoparium 'Ruby Glow') — enchants with deep burgundy foliage and prolific

Ruby Glow Manuka Tea Tree

Leptospermum Scoparium 'Ruby Glow'

Full · Zones 9–10

Rugosa Rose (Rosa Rugosa) — as this robust plant can spread through suckers; rugosa Rose produces large, tomato-shaped red hips that attract, image 124

Rugosa Rose

Rosa Rugosa

Full · Zones 8–11

Running Gum (Eucalyptus grandis) — Eucalyptus grandis, commonly known as the Running Gum, is a robust evergreen native to eastern Australia

Running Gum

Eucalyptus grandis

Full · Zones 9–11

Sacred Datura (Datura wrightii) — trumpet-shaped white to lavender flowers

Sacred Datura

Datura wrightii

Full · Zones 5–9

Safari Yellow Marigold (Tagetes Patula 'Safari Yellow') — The Safari Yellow Marigold (Tagetes patula 'Safari Yellow') is a vibrant annual blooming with bold

Safari Yellow Marigold

Tagetes Patula 'Safari Yellow'

Full · Zones 3–10

Sageleaf Rockrose (Cistus Salviifolius) — is a resilient evergreen shrub

Sageleaf Rockrose

Cistus Salviifolius

Full · Zones 8–10

Saharan Cypress (Cupressus Dupreziana) — This drought-tolerant tree typically reaches 20-30 feet in height, with a spread of 10-20 feet

Saharan Cypress

Cupressus Dupreziana

Full · Zones 9–10

Sandscrub Ceanothus (Ceanothus Dentatus) — Sandscrub Ceanothus (Ceanothus dentatus) is an evergreen shrub native to coastal California

Sandscrub Ceanothus

Ceanothus Dentatus

Full · Zones 8–10

Santa Barbara Lilac (Ceanothus Impressus) — The Santa Barbara Lilac, Ceanothus impressus, thrives in USDA zones 8-10

Santa Barbara Lilac

Ceanothus Impressus

Full · Zones 8–11

Santa Cruz Island Buckwheat (Eriogonum Arborescens) — Santa Cruz Island Buckwheat (Eriogonum arborescens) is a resilient native shrub, thriving in U.S

Santa Cruz Island Buckwheat

Eriogonum Arborescens

Full · Zones 7–10

Sasanqua Camellia (Camellia Sasanqua) — Camellia sasanqua, a broad-leaved evergreen shrub, is esteemed for its elegant winter blooms

Sasanqua Camellia

Camellia Sasanqua

Full · Zones 8–8

Sassafras (Sassafras Albidum) — commonly referred to as Sassafras

Sassafras

Sassafras Albidum

Full · Zones 8–11

Scarlet Trumpet Vine (Distictis Buccinatoria) — is a vigorous evergreen climber renowned for its showy red flowers

Scarlet Trumpet Vine

Distictis Buccinatoria

Full · Zones 9–11

Scottish Heather (Calluna Vulgaris) — Scottish Heather (Calluna vulgaris)

Scottish Heather

Calluna Vulgaris

Full · Zones 4–9

Scouler's Willow (Salix Scouleriana) — Scouler's Willow (Salix scouleriana) is a hardy, deciduous North American native, thriving in USDA zones 4-8

Scouler's Willow

Salix Scouleriana

Full · Zones 8–8

Sea Dahlia (Dahlia Maritima) — The Sea Dahlia (Coreopsis maritima) is a coastal perennial with vibrant yellow blooms

Sea Dahlia

Dahlia Maritima

Full · Zones 9–10

Sea Lavender (Limonium Perezii) — is a robust perennial showcasing clusters of purple flowers atop 18-inch tall stems

Sea Lavender

Limonium Perezii

Full · Zones 9–10

Sea Lettuce, Coast Dudleya (Dudleya Caespitosa) — commonly dubbed Sea Lettuce or Coast Dudleya

Sea Lettuce, Coast Dudleya

Dudleya Caespitosa

Full · Zones 11–11

Sea Pink (Armeria Maritima) — a charming evergreen perennial

Sea Pink

Armeria Maritima

Full · Zones 3–10

Seashore Artemisia (Artemisia stelleriana 'Silver Brocade') — It forms a low mat up to 12 inches tall and can spread 18-24 inches wide

Seashore Artemisia

Artemisia stelleriana 'Silver Brocade'

Full · Zones 8–9

Seaside Alder (Alnus maritima) — Seaside Alder (Alnus maritima) is a deciduous

Seaside Alder

Alnus maritima

Full · Zones 5–9

Sea Squill (Drimia maritima) — Sea Squill (Drimia maritima) is a drought-resistant Mediterranean bulbous plant

Sea Squill

Drimia maritima

Full · Zones 8–10

Sea Thrift (Armeria Maritima 'Splendens Pink') — commonly called Splendens Pink Sea Thrift

Sea Thrift

Armeria Maritima 'Splendens Pink'

Full · Zones 3–8