• Wildflowers run rampant in northern Italy.purple wildflowers in a field image by Jorge Moro from Fotolia.com
  
  The country of Italy features a vast array of climates, which in turn produce a vast array of flowers. The Italian culture is ripe with flower symbolism. The color or variety of flower you send or give to someone matters a great deal in Italy. The Mediterranean boasts the exotic, tropical flowers, while northern Italy is rich in wildflower fields.
  
  

Bougainvillea

• The bougainvillea is seen growing predominately in the central and coastal Mediterranean regions of Italy. This perennial vine grows in a vast array of colors, including purple, red, white, pink and orange. The bougainvillea vine is widely grown for its tropical look. The colorful cascading stems of this vine make it an ideal plant for window containers and trellises. Bougainvillea are often seen trailing down arbors or over pergolas in many Italian homes or businesses. With at least 6 hours of sunlight a day and lots of water, the bougainvillea vine can reach heights of up to 30 feet for some varieties.
  
  

Trumpet Gentian

• The trumpet gentian is a low-growing perennial wildflower with trumpet-shaped flowers in a dark, navy blue hue. Growing low, at around three to four inches in height, the trumpet gentian thrives in partial to full sun and acidic soil. The trumpet gentian plant is predominately seen in the countryside of colder northern Italy in the spring and summer. The spreading foliage of this plant makes it an excellent window-box or rock garden addition.
  
  

Jasmine

• The jasmine shrub is widely popular for its unique scent and stunning white flowers. Cultivated for its scented oil and often seen in the coastal Mediterranean regions of Italy, the jasmine plant can grow up to 20 feet in height. Italian jasmine produces yellow flowers visible all throughout the summer months and can be seen arching over garden arbors on Italian patios.
  
  

Lavender

• The lavender perennial plant thrives in the warm climate of the Italian Mediterranean. Lavender grows extremely well in this warm, dry region of Italy. Known for its heady scent and long, spiky stems overflowing with tiny purple flowers, the lavender plant is used all throughout Italy for aromatherapy, medicinal and culinary purposes. Lavender requires full sun and well-drained soil to thrive. Reaching up to three feet in height, lavender is the perfect addition to any Mediterranean garden.