U novije vrijeme zbog suvremenog načina života i troškova održavanja u gradskom i prigradskom okruženju na submediteranu smanjila se brojnost i veličina klasičnih vrtova s ukrasnim biljem. Ipak, u zadnje vrijeme mogli bismo reći da raste trend osnivanja samoodrživih vrtova i misija kako očuvati biološku raznolikost na krajobraznim površinama. U ovom radu se razmatraju mogućnosti primjene i opisuju neke jestive alohotne i autohtone vrste za održive vrtove na submediteranskom kršu. Cilj rada je odabrati adekvatne biljne vrste da budu dekorativne i iskoristive za ljudsku prehranu (kao voće, povrće, ljekovito i aromatično bilje). Obrađuju se vrste iz različitih porodica: Aliaceae, Asparagaceae, Berberidaceae, Brassicaceae, Cactaceae, Cupressaceae, Campanulaceae, Ericaceae, Lamiaceae, Liliaceae, Orchidaceae, Portulaceae i Rosaceae. U nekim vrtovima na submediteranu tako se mogu pronaći divlje jagode, maline ili kupine koje se mogu lijepo ukomponirati na ukrasnu kamenjaru ili na ukrasnu gredicu. Aromatične i ljekovite vrste: kadulja, lavanda, smilje, ružmarin, timijan, paprena metvica, ružmarin i slično. itekako su poželjne u formiranju održivih vrtova na kršu. U ukrasnoj hortikulturi česta je primjena vrsta s krša (osobito onih nižeg rasta) i na dekorativnim kamenjarama u vrtovima ili na nekim drugim krajobraznim površinama. Određene biljne vrste s većih nadmorskih visina se ne mogu zbog loše prilagodbe na agroekološke uvjete uzgajati u nižim područjima. U nekim planinskim područjima česti su primjeri uporabe alpinetuma koji se uređuju sa vrstama s viših nadmorskih visina.; The number and size of classical gardens with ornamental plants has recently decreased, as a result of the modern lifestyle and maintenance costs in urban and suburban environments in the sub-Mediterranean region. Nevertheless, it is important to highlight the fact that we have recently seen a growing trend of establishing self-sustaining gardens and initiatives intended to preserve biological diversity in landscape areas. This paper considers the opportunities for use and it provides a description of several edible autochthonous and allochthonous species for sustainable ornamental gardens in sub-Mediterranean karst landscapes. The objective of the paper is to select adequate plant species that are both ornamental and edible (such as fruit, vegetables, medicinal and aromatic plants). Species from different families have been analyzed, such as Aliaceae, Asparagaceae, Berberidaceae, Brassicaceae, Cactaceae, Cupressaceae, Campanulaceae, Ericaceae, Lamiaceae, Liliaceae, Orchidaceae, Portulaceae and Rosaceae. Hence, in some gardens in sub-Mediterranean areas, one can come across wild strawberries, raspberries or blueberries which can be nicely incorporated into ornamental rock gardens or decorative raised beds. Aromatic and medicinal species include sage, lavender, immortelles, rosemary, thyme and peppermint, among others. They are highly desirable in the formation of sustainable gardens in karst landscapes. Species typical in karst landscapes (primarily those of low height) are frequently used in ornamental horticulture, as well as in ornamental rock gardens or in some other landscape areas. Specific plant species typical at higher altitudes cannot be grown at lower altitudes due to their poor adjustment to agro-ecological conditions. In some mountainous areas frequent instances of use of Alpinetum have been identified, which is used for landscaping with species typical of higher altitudes.