Staff favorite plants and trees selected for Bay Area gardens, featuring reliable evergreens and seasonal color

Staff Favorites

Reliable, beautiful, Bay Area–tested picks our team would plant in our own yards.

These are the varieties our team reaches for again and again—because they thrive in Bay Area gardens, look great with minimal fuss, and deliver real “wow” in everyday landscapes. From instant structure to easy seasonal color, these picks are chosen for reliability, beauty, and customer happiness.

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  • New Yellow Pacific Coast Iris

    New Yellow Pacific Coast Iris

  • Variegated Striped Rush

    Variegated Striped Rush

  • Orange New Zealand Sedge

    Orange New Zealand Sedge

  • Sundowner New Zealand Flax

    Sundowner New Zealand Flax

  • Midnight Lily of the Nile

    Midnight Lily of the Nile

  • Silver Dragon Creeping Lily Turf

    Silver Dragon Creeping Lily Turf

  • Aztec Grass Lily Turf

    Aztec Grass Lily Turf

  • Splendens Sea Thrift

    Splendens Sea Thrift

  • White Common Thrift

    White Common Thrift

  • Snow-In-Summer

    Snow-In-Summer

  • Happy Returns Daylily

    Happy Returns Daylily

  • Little Miss Sunshine Daylily

    Little Miss Sunshine Daylily

  • Little Business Daylily

    Little Business Daylily

  • Cranberry Baby Daylily

    Cranberry Baby Daylily

  • Amazon Sunset Parrot's Beak

    Amazon Sunset Parrot's Beak

  • Bowles' Common Periwinkle

    Bowles' Common Periwinkle

  • Pink Border Penstemon

    Pink Border Penstemon

  • PepTalk Purple Penstemon

    PepTalk Purple Penstemon

  • Holly's White Border Penstemon

    Holly's White Border Penstemon

  • Firebird Border Penstemon

    Firebird Border Penstemon

  • Mexican Lily

    Mexican Lily

  • Bright 'N Tight Carolina Cherry Laurel

    Bright 'N Tight Carolina Cherry Laurel

  • Compact Shiny Xylosma

    Compact Shiny Xylosma

  • Variegated Tatarian Dogwood

    Variegated Tatarian Dogwood

Frequently asked questions

Q1: What makes a plant a “Staff Favorite”?
A: We pick varieties that consistently look great on arrival, perform well in Bay Area conditions, and deliver strong results without high maintenance.

Q2: Are these plants beginner-friendly?
A: Many are. If you’re new to gardening, start with plants labeled as low-maintenance, then match them to your sun exposure and watering habits.

Q3: Can you help me choose the right plant for my yard?
A: Yes. Share your city (or ZIP), sunlight (full sun/partial shade/shade), and whether you prefer low water or regular watering—our team can recommend a short list that fits.

Q4: Do you offer planting or garden design services?
A: We do. For Bay Area customers, we can help with plant selection, layout ideas, and installation planning depending on the project scope.

Q5: How fast do these sell out?
A: Staff favorites often move quickly because inventory is limited and these are proven top performers. If you see the right size, it’s worth grabbing it.

Q6: What if I’m looking for instant privacy or a fast “finished” look?
A: Filter for privacy/structure plants and choose larger sizes when available—bigger containers typically give you immediate presence.