Top Ground Cover Plants for Mediterranean Gardens

 

Here is a list of ground cover plants that are suitable for Mediterranean gardens.

1. Sedum (Stonecrop)

   - Characteristics: Highly drought-tolerant, low maintenance, and comes in various colors.

   - Use: Perfect for sunny spots, rock gardens, and dry areas.

2. Armeria maritima (Sea Thrift)

   - Characteristics: Drought-tolerant and salt-tolerant.

   - Use: Excellent for coastal gardens, sunny spots, and well-drained soils.

3. Helianthemum nummularium (Rock Rose)

   - Characteristics: Very drought-tolerant and sun-loving.

   - Use: Ideal for sunny, well-drained areas and rock gardens.

4. Erigeron karvinskianus (Mexican Daisy)

   - Characteristics: Drought-tolerant and adaptable.

   - Use: Great for sunny areas, borders, and ground cover.

5. Frankenia laevis

   - Characteristics: Drought-tolerant and salt-tolerant, with pink or white flowers.

   - Use: Suitable for coastal areas, rock gardens, and dry, well-drained soils.

6. Thymus praecox (Creeping Thyme)

   - Characteristics: Aromatic, drought-tolerant, and low-growing with purple flowers.

   - Use: Ideal for ground cover, pathways, and rock gardens.

7. Falkia repens

   - Characteristics: Vigorous, spreading ground cover with small white flowers.

   - Use: Excellent for covering large areas, particularly in sunny, well-drained locations.

8. Matricaria tchihatchewii (Dwarf Chamomile)

   - Characteristics: Drought-tolerant with small, fragrant white flowers.

   - Use: Perfect for rock gardens, sunny borders, and as a fragrant ground cover.

9. Phyla nodiflora (Lippia nodiflora)

   - Characteristics: Drought-tolerant, low-growing, with small white or lavender flowers.

   - Use: Great for ground cover in sunny, well-drained areas and can tolerate foot traffic.