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Mediterranean plants

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

879 plants

Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) — Coast Silktassel (Garrya elliptica) is an evergreen shrub

Coast Silktassel

Garrya elliptica

Full · Zones 9–10

Common Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Manzanita) — is an evergreen shrub boasting a striking red-brown bark and leathery leaves

Common Manzanita

Arctostaphylos Manzanita

Full · Zones 7–10

Common Myrtle (Myrtus Communis) — Common Myrtle (Myrtus communis) is an evergreen shrub

Common Myrtle

Myrtus Communis

Full · Zones 7–11

Common Rush (Juncus Effusus V. Brunneus) — Common Rush (Juncus effusus v

Common Rush

Juncus Effusus V. Brunneus

Full · Zones 8–10

Coolibah (Eucalyptus Microtheca) — The Coolibah (Eucalyptus microtheca) is a resilient Australian native tree

Coolibah

Eucalyptus Microtheca

Full · Zones 8–11

Coral Aloe (Aloe Striata Ssp. Karasbergensis) — The Coral Aloe (Aloe striata ssp

Coral Aloe

Aloe Striata Ssp. Karasbergensis

Full · Zones 9–11

Coral Aloe (Aloe Striata) — The Coral Aloe (Aloe striata) is a striking

Coral Aloe

Aloe Striata

Full · Zones 9–11

Coral Gum (Eucalyptus Torquata) — Prefers full sun and well-drained soils

Coral Gum

Eucalyptus Torquata

Full · Zones 9–9

Cork Oak (Quercus Suber) — requiring minimal pruning and care post-establishment; and when mature can reach heights of 40 to 60 feet, image 59

Cork Oak

Quercus Suber

Full · Zones 4–10

Cornish Heather (Erica Vagans) — reaching about 20 inches in height and 24 inches in spread

Cornish Heather

Erica Vagans

Full · Zones 6–9

Corsican Hellebore (Helleborus Argutifolius) — The Corsican Hellebore (Helleborus argutifolius) is an evergreen perennial

Corsican Hellebore

Helleborus Argutifolius

Full · Zones 5–9

Corsican Stonecrop (Sedum Dasyphyllum 'Minor') — tiny bluish-green foliage that becomes tinged with purple in full sun

Corsican Stonecrop

Sedum Dasyphyllum 'Minor'

Full · Zones 4–10

Coulter Pine, Bigcone Pine (Pinus Coulteri) — Pinus coulteri, known as the Coulter or Bigcone Pine, is a robust conifer native to coastal California

Coulter Pine, Bigcone Pine

Pinus Coulteri

Full · Zones 7–10

Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica) — The Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) is a versatile, flowering shrub/small tree, thriving in USDA zones 7-9

Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia Indica

Full · Zones 7–10

Creeping Australian Saltbush (Rhagodia Spinescens) — Creeping Australian Saltbush (Rhagodia spinescens) is a hardy groundcover ideal for low-water landscapes

Creeping Australian Saltbush

Rhagodia Spinescens

Full · Zones 7–10

Creeping Mirror Plant (Coprosma X Kirkii) — prostrate evergreen groundcover featuring glossy

Creeping Mirror Plant

Coprosma X Kirkii

Full · Zones 9–11

Creeping Shrubby Ice Plant (Ruschia Pulvinaris) — drought-tolerant succulent with a mat-forming habit

Creeping Shrubby Ice Plant

Ruschia Pulvinaris

Full · Zones 6–10

Crete Rockrose (Cistus Creticus) — Cistus creticus, commonly called Crete Rockrose, is a resilient, evergreen shrub

Crete Rockrose

Cistus Creticus

Full · Zones 9–10

Crimson Bottlebrush (Callistemon Lanceolatus) — The Crimson Bottlebrush, Callistemon lanceolatus, is a vibrant shrub, reaching 5-10 ft high and 4-8 ft wide

Crimson Bottlebrush

Callistemon Lanceolatus

Full · Zones 9–10

Crimson Seedless Grape (Vitis Vinifera 'Crimson Seedless') — requiring a trellis or support structure for its vigorous 10-20 ft

Crimson Seedless Grape

Vitis Vinifera 'Crimson Seedless'

Full · Zones 5–9

Crinodonna Lily (Amarcrinum Memoria-Corsii) — commonly known as Crinodonna lily

Crinodonna Lily

Amarcrinum Memoria-Corsii

Full · Zones 9–10

Crocus (Crocus Vernus) — 3 to 4 inches deep and about 2 to 3 inches apart; it's resistant to deer and other pests, image 203

Crocus

Crocus Vernus

Full · Zones 3–8

Crown Of Thorns (Euphorbia Milii) — Euphoria milii, or Crown of Thorns, is a succulent perennial with woody, spiny stems

Crown Of Thorns

Euphorbia Milii

Full · Zones 9–11

Crown Of Thorns (Euphorbia Milii Var. Hislopii) — Crown of Thorns (Euphorbia milii var

Crown Of Thorns

Euphorbia Milii Var. Hislopii

Full · Zones 9–11