Perennials

Ten great Mediterranean-type shrubs and plants for shade and under trees

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Catananche caerulea (Cupid's dart) sun pr partial shade perennial flower

What should you plant in shaded areas and beneath the canopy of trees in a Mediterranean garden? While the majority of plants adapted to arid conditions prefer full sunlight, there are many shrubs and plants that originate from the open spaces and lower layers of Mediterranean woodland that thrive in either complete or dappled shade. … Read more

Ten flowering perennials for a pollinator-friendly, drought tolerant Mediterranean garden

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Eryngium bourgatii (Mediterranean Sea-holly) perennial flower

Creating a vibrant, drought tolerant, Mediterranean garden brimming with flowering perennials is not just something beautiful to look at, it is a meaningful contribution to the health of your local ecosystem. Embracing this vision enables you to fashion a year-round pollinator-friendly environment, rich in color, scent, and life, echoing the allure of a Mediterranean landscape. … Read more