If I could only grow one thing

[Garden Group]

This discussion came up at the Tweed Horticultural Society meeting and I thought it might be a good one to post here. If you could grow only one plant, scrub or tree what would it be and why?

I had no hesitation on that one. I would have a peony.These are from my garden a few summers ago. Peonies are the perfect perennial, long lived, relatively maintenance free, gorgeous flowers, and even after the flowers are gone, they have a beautiful leaf structure that stays lovely and green until fall.

Thank heavens I don't have to choose though.

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

I usually get a week out of mine too, but I change the water every day.  Maybe that helps??

[Lori]

I just read Adina's post A PERFECT LAWN!!! Me too - I have crab grass, dandelions & dirt patches!!!

[F, Calla & Luca]

I'm having a hard time with this on e. I love so many of my perennials. Sometimes I try to imagine them blooming all at once and even the thought is mind boggling. Maybe roses but lilacs, peonies, daylilies ......I am so fortunate to not have to choose!v

[Maryann,Roo and Tigger]

I would choose roses - but I am glad I do not have to choose.  I love lilacs, hydrangeas, peonies (yucky ants though) and spruces, but most of those do poorly in so CA.  Roses bloom here in waves from April through Dec and don't suffer from mildew etc as much as other places.