Mild winters, punctuated by an occasional frostHot, dry summers with low humidityIrregular rainfall, usually from autumn to spring
Gardeners who live in coastal California, central Chile, southern Australia, parts of North Africa (Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia), and Southwest Europe (Italy, Greece, Portugal, and Spain) may have unique, breathtaking landscaping and gardens, but they are faced with the challenge of growing flowers in regions that are beautiful yet harsh. Rocky soil, windswept cliffs, and drought are a few of the conditions these 10 rugged Mediterranean flowers will shrug off in your garden.
