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Mediterranean plants

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

879 plants

California Wild Grape (Vitis Californica) — Vitis californica, commonly known as California Wild Grape, is a deciduous vine native to California

California Wild Grape

Vitis Californica

Full · Zones 8–11

California Wild Rose (Rosa Californica) — is a deciduous shrub with fragrant pink blossoms spanning 2 inches across

California Wild Rose

Rosa Californica

Full · Zones 8–11

Camara Lantana (Lantana Camara) — Lantana camara, commonly known as Camara Lantana, is a vibrant perennial shrub, thriving in USDA zones 9-11

Camara Lantana

Lantana Camara

Full · Zones 9–10

Canary Bird Bush (Crotalaria Agatiflora) — The Canary Bird Bush (Crotalaria agatiflora)

Canary Bird Bush

Crotalaria Agatiflora

Full · Zones 8–11

Canary Island Lotus (Lotus Maculatus) — commonly known as Canary Island Lotus

Canary Island Lotus

Lotus Maculatus

Full · Zones 10–11

Canary Island Pine (Pinus Canariensis) — commonly known as the Canary Island Pine

Canary Island Pine

Pinus Canariensis

Full · Zones 8–10

Canary Island Sage (Salvia Canariensis) — Canary Island Sage (Salvia canariensis) is a vigorous perennial boasting dense

Canary Island Sage

Salvia Canariensis

Full · Zones 8–10

Cape Blanco Sedum (Sedum Spathulifolium 'Cape Blanco') — The Cape Blanco Sedum (Sedum spathulifolium 'Cape Blanco') is an eye-catching

Cape Blanco Sedum

Sedum Spathulifolium 'Cape Blanco'

Full · Zones 5–10

Cape Honeysuckle (Tecoma Capensis) — Its tubular orange-red flowers bloom profusely, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies

Cape Honeysuckle

Tecoma Capensis

Full · Zones 9–10

Cape Plumbago (Plumbago Auriculata) — Plumbago auriculata, or Cape Plumbago, is a versatile shrub reaching 5-6 feet in height and equally wide

Cape Plumbago

Plumbago Auriculata

Full · Zones 9–10

Cape Weed (Arctotheca Calendula) — commonly known as Cape Weed

Cape Weed

Arctotheca Calendula

Full · Zones 8–10

Cara Cara Navel Orange (Citrus Sinensis 'Cara Cara') — Mature trees reach 8-12 feet in height and width, needing full sun

Cara Cara Navel Orange

Citrus Sinensis 'Cara Cara'

Full · Zones 8–10

Caraway-Scented Thyme (Thymus Herba-Barona) — commonly known as Caraway-Scented Thyme

Caraway-Scented Thyme

Thymus Herba-Barona

Full · Zones 5–9

Carmel Creeper Ceanothus (Ceanothus Griseus Var. Horizontalis) — horizontalis, or Carmel Creeper, is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub prized for its dense

Carmel Creeper Ceanothus

Ceanothus Griseus Var. Horizontalis

Full · Zones 8–11

Carmine Bells Australian Fuchsia (Correa 'Carmine Bells') — Correa 'Carmine Bells,' an Australian Fuchsia

Carmine Bells Australian Fuchsia

Correa 'Carmine Bells'

Full · Zones 9–10

Carnation (Dianthus Caryophyllus) — commonly known as carnation

Carnation

Dianthus Caryophyllus

Full · Zones 8–10

Carob Tree (Ceratonia Siliqua) — The Carob Tree (Ceratonia siliqua), a robust evergreen, reaches heights of 30-50 feet

Carob Tree

Ceratonia Siliqua

Full · Zones 9–10

Carrot Wood (Cupaniopsis Anacardioides) — each roughly 2 to 4 inches long

Carrot Wood

Cupaniopsis Anacardioides

Full · Zones 8–11

Cascara (Frangula Purshiana) — thrives in USDA zones 5-9 and matures to 15-30 feet tall with a spread of 10-15 feet

Cascara

Frangula Purshiana

Full · Zones 8–10

Catalina Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus Traskiae) — The Catalina Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus traskiae) is a rare

Catalina Mountain Mahogany

Cercocarpus Traskiae

Full · Zones 9–10

Catawba Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica 'Catawba') — The Catawba Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica 'Catawabra') is a deciduous shrub

Catawba Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia Indica 'Catawba'

Full · Zones 7–10

Catmint (Nepeta X Faassenii) — Ca™int (Nepeta x faassenii) is a hardy perennial with fragrant

Catmint

Nepeta X Faassenii

Full · Zones 3–10

Cat Thyme (Teucrium Marum) — Cat Thyme, Teucrium marum, is a compact, aromatic evergreen sub-shrub

Cat Thyme

Teucrium Marum

Full · Zones 7–10

Caucasian Stonecrop (Sedum spurium) — Phedimus spurium, or Caucasian Stonecrop, is a hardy, perennial groundcover ideal for full sun to part shade

Caucasian Stonecrop

Sedum spurium

Full · Zones 5–10