If you live in a warm and even dry climate, then Mediterranean native plants would be the perfect pick for your garden. They may not be overly colorful with vibrant hues, although some of them may have quite bright colors. But these plants are pretty hardy and tough. As they are native to the warm and humid Mediterranean climate, it’s only logical that they will thrive well in your warm and dry surroundings.

What to Know about Mediterranean Native Plants

One thing for sure, they love the sun – and they don’t mind the long exposure of it. Not only are they tough, but they also develop a high level of tolerance to drought. These plants are coming in various textures and colors, but one common thing they share is their hardiness toward the harsh and dry setting.

As it was stated before, most of these plants aren’t exactly colorful. The majority of them come in muted palette, which also includes mauve blue or gray green combination. However, it’s also common to find some of the brightest hues, which can be a good addition to your garden.

If you want them to thrive, make sure that you plant them in a south facing location where they will be basked in plenty of sunlight. Even when the soil is poor, they will be doing just fine. Many of them are known to be super tough even when planted in the gravel. That’s why they are perfect for a Mediterranean garden, in the event that you want to have one. But even if you don’t have it, these plants will do just fine in the harsh environment.

Agapanthus (Brilliant Blue)

In its native environment, this South African bulb is often found in stony and rocky outcrops. As a part of herbaceous perennial, this plant is super popular, thanks to the gorgeous deep blue flowers having even darker blue stripes on the petals. The flowers create loose clusters formed with long stems, and the plant itself can grow up to 50 centimeters. They prefer sheltered areas as well as fertile and well drained soil.

Jerusalem Sage or Phlomis Tuberosa Amazone

This is another perennial plant with upright stems and chandeliers-like flowers in lilac pink hue. With such a unique flower design, the plant is able to create a dramatic appearance even after the flowers have faded. They are able to reach 1.2 meters in height (or around 4 feet) with 90 centimeters of spread.

Nerium Oleander or Rose Bay

With evergreen foliage matched with white, red, or pink flowers, this ornamental shrub is definitely a sight for a sore eye. You can easily plant it in a container and place it on your patio, especially if the patio gets a lot of sunlight. The plant isn’t only beautiful, but it can grow up to 1.5 meters or 2.5 meters, max.

Final Words

There are still more Mediterranean plants out there, such as Lily of the Nile, Yellow Garlic (Allium Moly), Convolvulus Cneorum, Canary Island Geranium, and so much more. You should never run out of great options of Mediterranean native plants, especially if you are thinking about having a Mediterranean garden.

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