Tell Me Your Favorite

I would like to hear from you today. What is your favorite plant, and why? You can list more than one if there is a tie. Also tell me what part of the country you are from . Leave your feedback in the comments section below this post. (no need to be technical or use scientific names, unless you want to)

I'll go first:

Tulip tree Liriodendron tulipifera. Trees are my specialty, and there is so much I love about this tree. It is tall, provides shade, has bare winter branches,beautiful (but not overstated) yellowish green flowers, and has the most gorgeous tulip shaped leaves. To top it off, it is a U.S.A. native! I am from Oregon, but currently living in South Carolina.Your turn!