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Black garlic flower cluster with white flowers and black stamensAmaryllidaceae

Black garlic: complete guide

Allium nigrum

Black garlic (Allium nigrum) is a striking Mediterranean onion with white flowers and black stamens. Hardy to USDA zone 5. Blooms May to June with excellent drainage needed.

12 min
Bromus scoparius displaying elegant brown seedheads and delicate texturePoaceae

Bromus scoparius: complete guide

Bromus scoparius

Broom brome (bromus-scoparius) is a graceful ornamental grass from Mediterranean regions displaying elegant dark brown seedheads. This drought-tolerant species thrives in dry, sunny locations and provides movement and texture throughout the growing season.

12 min
Spurge olive with yellow flowers and red berriesRutaceae

Spurge olive: complete guide

Cneorum tricoccon

Cneorum tricoccon is a Mediterranean shrub with yellow flowers and distinctive three-chambered berries. A unique addition to southern and dry gardens.

12 min
Peucedanum oreoselinum with feathery leaves and white flower clustersApiaceae

Mountain-parsley: complete guide

Peucedanum oreoselinum

Cultivate Peucedanum oreoselinum for alpine gardens. Hardy perennial with feathery foliage and white summer flowers.

12 min
Philadelphus microphyllus white flowersHydrangeaceae

Philadelphus microphyllus: complete guide

Philadelphus microphyllus

Discover Desert Mock Orange, a compact shrub with white fragrant flowers ideal for dry gardens.

12 min
Rapistrum rugosum wrinkled fruitsBrassicaceae

Rapistrum rugosum: complete guide

Rapistrum rugosum

Discover wrinkled-fruited radish with yellow flowers and bumpy seed pods. Thrives in dry Mediterranean climates. Learn cultivation and care requirements.

12 min
Reseda alba flowering plantResedaceae

Reseda alba: complete guide

Reseda alba

Discover white mignonette with delicate fragrant blooms on poor Mediterranean soils. Perfect for dry gardens. Learn growth, fragrance, and companion plants.

12 min
Honewort delicate flowers and foliageApiaceae

Honewort: complete guide

Trinia glauca (L.) Dumort.

Discover honewort (Trinia glauca), a delicate Mediterranean plant from the carrot family. Perfect for dry gardens. Growing tips on gardenworld.app.

12 min