Plants that bring a Mediterranean feel to your garden

Mediterranean-inspired gardens are becoming increasingly popular among home gardeners. There are several reasons why the insurgents are popular. Most are perfect as drought-tolerant plants, for rustic terracotta pots, and soothing colour schemes in the garden.

This gardening aesthetic isn’t just beautiful, it’s also convenient. As areas become drier and hotter, gardeners are looking for plants that are low-maintenance, sun-loving, and drought-tolerant, and these are characteristics that many Mediterranean plants have. To help you achieve this aesthetic in your backyard, here are a few Mediterranean plants you can grow in your garden for a resilient, beautiful landscape.

Purple sage

Although native to North Africa and the surrounding areas, some provinces in the country can grow the purple sage with ease. This small shrub produces beautiful hooded purple to pinkish flowers throughout the hot summers. When the sage’s growing conditions are met, it can flourish well enough in your garden. The shrub is also beloved by pollinators and will tolerate periods of drought once established. As a member of the mint family, you can also grow it in containers around your patio.

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Judas tree

Another great plant to add to your garden for that Mediterranean aesthetic is the Judas tree. This tree benefits from moisture in the soil but can cope with periods of drought, perfect for summers in the Western provinces of the country. When in full bloom, these trees will produce beautiful, bright pink flowers that could be edible and used in many cuisines.

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Lavender

One hardly goes wrong with growing lavender in their garden. One of the most popular Mediterranean plants, the lavender, will fill your garden with the charm it needs. With purple flowers emerging in late spring right through the summer months, lavender shrubs are truly magnificent. In addition to being great plants overall, they have fragrant leaves that give off a calming smell. Popular with many insects, the lavender is the perfect plant for that Mediterranean vibe you’re going for.