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Mediterranean plants

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

879 plants

Tree Coreopsis (Coreopsis Gigantea) — also known as the Giant Coreopsis or Tree Coreopsis

Tree Coreopsis

Coreopsis Gigantea

Full · Zones 9–10

Tree Echium (Echium Pininana) — is a biennial or short-lived perennial

Tree Echium

Echium Pininana

Full · Zones 9–11

Tree Euphorbia, Tree Form Bush Spur (Euphorbia Lambii) — stands as an eye-catching succulent with a tree-like form reaching up to 8 feet tall and wide

Tree Euphorbia, Tree Form Bush Spur

Euphorbia Lambii

Full · Zones 9–11

Trewithen Blue Feltleaf Ceanothus (Ceanothus Arboreus 'Trewithen Blue') — a California Lilac variant

Trewithen Blue Feltleaf Ceanothus

Ceanothus Arboreus 'Trewithen Blue'

Full · Zones 8–10

Tuscan Blue Upright Rosemary (Rosmarinus Officinalis 'Tuscan Blue') — evergreen shrub reaching 4 to 6 feet in height with a 2 to 4-foot spread

Tuscan Blue Upright Rosemary

Rosmarinus Officinalis 'Tuscan Blue'

Full · Zones 8–10

Tuscarora Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Tuscarora') — Reaching up to 15-25 feet in height with a 10-15 feet spread

Tuscarora Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia Indica 'Tuscarora'

Full · Zones 7–10

Tuskegee Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Tuskegee') — The Tuskegee Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica 'Tuskegee') boasts rich

Tuskegee Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia Indica 'Tuskegee'

Full · Zones 7–9

Tuttle Dwarf Natal Plum (Carissa Macrocarpa 'Tuttle') — reaching heights of 18-24 inches and spreading 24-36 inches wide

Tuttle Dwarf Natal Plum

Carissa Macrocarpa 'Tuttle'

Full · Zones 9–11

Twinspur (Diascia Integerrima) — Twinspur (Diascia integerrima) is a perennial renowned for its vibrant coral to pink flowers

Twinspur

Diascia Integerrima

Full · Zones 9–10

Twisted Jasmine (Jasminum Tortuosum) — Jasminum tortuosum, also known as Twisted Jasmine, is a vigorous, woody climber

Twisted Jasmine

Jasminum Tortuosum

Full · Zones 9–10

Umbrella Plant, Umbrella Flatsedge (Cyperus Alternifolius) — commonly known as the Umbrella Plant or Umbrella Papyrus

Umbrella Plant, Umbrella Flatsedge

Cyperus Alternifolius

Deep Shade · Zones 9–11

Upright Yew (Taxus X Media) — The Upright Yew (Taxus x media) is a dense

Upright Yew

Taxus X Media

Full · Zones 4–7

Valencia Orange (Citrus Sinensis 'Valencia') — The oranges themselves ripen from late spring to early summer

Valencia Orange

Citrus Sinensis 'Valencia'

Full · Zones 8–10

Valley Oak (Quercus Lobata) — Suitable for larger landscapes, it requires ample space and thrives in full sun with deep, well-draining soil; its deeply lobed

Valley Oak

Quercus Lobata

Full · Zones 7–9

Variegated Century Plant (Agave Americana 'Variegata') — Mature plants reach up to 6 feet tall and can spread across 8 feet

Variegated Century Plant

Agave Americana 'Variegata'

Full · Zones 8–11

Variegated Hearts And Flowers (Aptenia Cordifolia 'Variegata') — is a hardy trailing succulent with bright variegated foliage

Variegated Hearts And Flowers

Aptenia Cordifolia 'Variegata'

Full · Zones 9–11

Variegated Italian Buckthorn (Rhamnus Alaternus 'Variegata') — This plant typically grows to a height of 5 to 8 feet with a similar spread of 5 to 8 feet

Variegated Italian Buckthorn

Rhamnus Alaternus 'Variegata'

Full · Zones 7–10

Variegated Tobira (Pittosporum Tobira 'Variegata') — is an evergreen shrub with creamy-white margined leaves and a dense

Variegated Tobira

Pittosporum Tobira 'Variegata'

Full · Zones 8–10

Vera Old Fashion English Lavender (Lavandula Angustifolia 'Vera') — Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

Vera Old Fashion English Lavender

Lavandula Angustifolia 'Vera'

Full · Zones 5–10

Vermillionaire® Large Firecracker Plant (Cuphea ignea) — It grows 18-28 inches tall and 12-24 inches wide, holding a full shape in beds or containers

Vermillionaire® Large Firecracker Plant

Cuphea ignea

Full · Zones 8–11

Versicolor Geranium (Geranium Versicolor) — It grows 18 inches tall and spreads up to 24 inches

Versicolor Geranium

Geranium Versicolor

Full · Zones 2–8

Victorian Box (Pittosporum Undulatum) — is an evergreen tree reaching heights of 10-36 feet with a spread of 8-12 feet

Victorian Box

Pittosporum Undulatum

Full · Zones 9–10

Vine Hill Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Densiflora) — Vine Hill Manzanita (Arctostaphylos densiflora) is an evergreen shrub, native to California's coast ranges

Vine Hill Manzanita

Arctostaphylos Densiflora

Full · Zones 9–11

Violet De Bordeaux Edible Fig (Ficus Carica 'Violette De Bordeaux') — Ficus carica 'Violette de Bordeaux' is a delectable fig known for its compact size

Violet De Bordeaux Edible Fig

Ficus Carica 'Violette De Bordeaux'

Full · Zones 8–10