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Mediterranean plants

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

879 plants

Blue Springs Penstemon (Penstemon 'Blue Springs') — The Electric Blue Penstemon

Blue Springs Penstemon

Penstemon 'Blue Springs'

Full · Zones 7–11

Blueweed (Echium Vulgare) — From late spring to early summer

Blueweed

Echium Vulgare

Full · Zones 9–11

Bluff Lettuce (Dudleya Farinosa) — The Live Forever, Dudleya farinosa, is a perennial succulent forming rosettes up to 12 inches wide

Bluff Lettuce

Dudleya Farinosa

Full · Zones 9–11

Bolleana Poplar (Populus Bolleana) — The Bolleana Poplar (Populus bolleana) is a fast-growing

Bolleana Poplar

Populus Bolleana

Full · Zones 4–10

Bon Bon Hybrid Sage (Salvia 'Bon Bon') — Salvia 'Bon Bon' (Bon Bon Hybrid Sage) is a vibrant perennial that boasts deep purple-blue flowers

Bon Bon Hybrid Sage

Salvia 'Bon Bon'

Full · Zones 9–10

Borage (Borago Officinalis) — Borage (Borago officinalis) is an annual herb known for its vibrant blue

Borage

Borago Officinalis

Full · Zones 3–10

Border Penstemon (Penstemon Hybrids) — is a resilient perennial flaunting tubular blossoms in varied hues such as pink

Border Penstemon

Penstemon Hybrids

Full · Zones 8–10

Bottlebrush Little John (Callistemon X Viminalis 'Little John') — The Bottlebrush 'Little John' (Callistemon x viminalis) is a dwarf evergreen shrub

Bottlebrush Little John

Callistemon X Viminalis 'Little John'

Full · Zones 9–11

Bowles Mauve Wallflower (Erysimum 'Bowles Mauve') — The Erysimum 'Bowles Mauve' is an evergreen perennial, prized for its long-lasting, rich purple flowers

Bowles Mauve Wallflower

Erysimum 'Bowles Mauve'

Full · Zones 6–10

Box Huckleberry (Gaylussacia Brachycera) — The Box Huckleberry (Gaylussacia brachycera) is a low-maintenance, evergreen shrub, thriving in USDA zones 4-8

Box Huckleberry

Gaylussacia Brachycera

Half · Zones 5–8

Boxleaf Hebe (Hebe odora) — Boxleaf Hebe (Veronica odora) is a compact evergreen shrub

Boxleaf Hebe

Hebe odora

Full · Zones 9–10

Brazilian Fern Tree (Schizolobium Parahyba) — tropical deciduous tree reaching up to 40-50 ft tall

Brazilian Fern Tree

Schizolobium Parahyba

Full · Zones 8–11

Brewer Saltbush (Atriplex Lentiformis Breweri) — thriving in coastal and inland regions

Brewer Saltbush

Atriplex Lentiformis Breweri

Full · Zones 8–8

Bridal Wreath Francoa (Francoa Ramosa) — commonly known as Bridal Wreath

Bridal Wreath Francoa

Francoa Ramosa

Full · Zones 8–10

Brisbane Box (Lophostemon Confertus) — which poses minimal threat to sidewalks and foundations; this adaptability makes it a prime choice for avenues

Brisbane Box

Lophostemon Confertus

Full · Zones 9–10

Broadleaf Beardtongue (Penstemon Strictus) — Pineleaf Beardtongue (Penstemon strictus) is a striking perennial thriving in USDA zones 4-9

Broadleaf Beardtongue

Penstemon Strictus

Full · Zones 4–9

Brown Boronia (Boronia Megastigma) — is a prized evergreen shrub native to Australia

Brown Boronia

Boronia Megastigma

Full · Zones 9–10

Brush Cherry (Syzygium Paniculatum) — Ideal for hedges or topiary, it thrives in full to partial sun

Brush Cherry

Syzygium Paniculatum

Full · Zones 9–11

Buck Brush (Ceanothus Cuneatus) — Ceanothus cuneatus, commonly known as Buck Brush, is a dense evergreen shrub native to the western U.S

Buck Brush

Ceanothus Cuneatus

Full · Zones 8–11

Buckbrush Ceanothus (Ceanothus Velutinus) — Ceanothus velutinus, commonly known as Buckbrush, is an evergreen shrub native to North America

Buckbrush Ceanothus

Ceanothus Velutinus

Full · Zones 6–8

Burgundy Queen Tea Tree (Leptospermum Scoparium 'Burgundy Queen') — The Leptospermum scoparium 'Burgundy Queen,' or Tea Tree Red Damask, is a striking

Burgundy Queen Tea Tree

Leptospermum Scoparium 'Burgundy Queen'

Full · Zones 9–10

Burr Oak (Quercus Macrocarpa) — The Burr Oak, Quercus macrocarpa, is a majestic, long-lived hardwood

Burr Oak

Quercus Macrocarpa

Full · Zones 7–7

Bush Anemone (Carpenteria Californica) — Bush Anemone (Carpenteria californica) is an evergreen shrub native to California

Bush Anemone

Carpenteria Californica

Half · Zones 8–11

Bush Germander (Teucrium Fruticans) — The Bush Germander (Teucrium fruticans) is an evergreen shrub

Bush Germander

Teucrium Fruticans

Full · Zones 8–10