Which plants do best in San Francisco and why?

By Bret de Zordo

Seven square miles of very different climates means you must choose your plants wisely. Along with varying temperatures you have soil, moisture, drainage, and wind to contend with. For example, a moisture-dependent shady fern will wilt and suffer on a sun-exposed Mission district patio. But the same plant will thrive in the breezy fog of…

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