Mediterranean plants are ones that come from one of the five Mediterranean climates in the world. In mild winters and warm, dry summers, these plants tend to be drought tolerant once establish. So the plants are pretty specific, originating from the Mediterranean, Central Asia, California, Australia/New Zealand, and South Africa. These plants of course fit well in the Mediterranean garden; they also work nicely in the Modern Garden because of their structural shapes.

Sample Plants

• Shrubs: New Zealand Flax, Lavender, Lantana, Euphorbia, Lemon, Kangaroo Paw, Rosemary
• Trees: Olive, Crape Myrtle
• Vines: Bougainvillea, Potato Vine, Hardenbergia

We recommend this material for

Mediterranean Gardens, Modern Gardens, Formal Gardens