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  • Peach Flambe Coral Bells

    Heuchera 'Peach Flambe'

    (8)
    From $1999

  • Flaming Carpet Sedum

    Sedum 'Flaming Carpet'

    (6)
    From $1999
  • Sedum SUNSPARKLER® Angelina's Teacup

    SunSparkler® Angelina's Teacup Sedum

    Sedum rupestre 'Angelina's Teacup'

    (7)
    From $1999

  • PowWow® Wild Berry Coneflower

    Echinacea purpurea 'PowWow Wild Berry'

    (5)
    From $1999

  • Ruby Slippers Oakleaf Hydrangea

    Hydrangea quercifolia 'Ruby Slippers'

    (21)
    From $2804

  • Magical Moonlight Buttonbush

    Cephalanthus occidentalis 'Magical Moonlight'

    (9)
    $7023

  • PowWow® White Coneflower

    Echinacea purpurea 'PowWow White'

    (7)
    From $1999

  • Coral Star Honeysuckle

    Lonicera x 'Coral Star'

    (7)
    From $2495

  • Lakemont Seedless White Grape Vine

    Vitis 'Lakemont'

    (1)
    $3356

  • Topaz Jazz Coral Bells

    Heuchera 'Topaz Jazz'

    From $1999

  • Caramel Coral Bells

    Heuchera 'Caramel'

    (5)
    From $1999

  • Little Goldstar Black - Eyed Susan

    Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii 'Little Goldstar'

    (14)
    From $1999

  • Chester Thornless Blackberry Bush

    Rubus 'Chester Thornless'

    (7)
    $3780

  • Miscanthus Lady in Red

    Miscanthus sinensis 'Lady in Red'

    (29)
    From $3567

  • BiColor Butterfly Bush

    Buddleia x weyeriana 'Bicolor'

    (59)
    From $2533

  • Sensational!® Lavender

    Lavandula x intermedia 'Sensational!'

    (13)
    From $1999

  • Duke Blueberry Bush

    Vaccinium corymbosum 'Duke'

    (14)
    From $3996

  • Cranberry Creek Boxwood

    Buxus x 'Cranberry Creek'

    (33)
    From $11888

  • Millenium Allium

    Allium senescens 'Millenium'

    From $1999

  • Grape Crush New England Aster

    Aster novi-belgii 'Grape Crush'

    (5)
    From $1999

  • Chaste Tree

    Vitex agnus-castus

    (123)
    From $2499

  • Heritage Raspberry Bush

    Rubus idaeus var. strigosus 'Heritage'

    (22)
    $3900

  • SunSparkler® Dream Dazzler Sedum

    Sedum 'Dream Dazzler'

    (2)
    From $1999

  • Canadice Seedless Grape Vine

    Vitis 'Canadice'

    (7)
    $3356

  • Chandler Blueberry Bush

    Vaccinium corymbosum 'Chandler'

    (14)
    From $4073
  • Midnight Marvel Hardy Hibiscus (Hibiscus moscheutos 'Midnight Marvel'), a perennial featuring red flowers and perennial.

    Midnight Marvel Hardy Hibiscus

    Hibiscus moscheutos 'Midnight Marvel'

    (27)
    From $5247

  • Berry Smoothie Coral Bells

    Heuchera 'Berry Smoothie'

    (8)
    From $4377

  • Pearls of Perfume™ Mock Orange

    Philadelphus 'Pearls of Perfume'

    New arrival
    (4)
    $7776

  • Little Missy Boxwood

    Buxus microphylla 'Little Missy'

    (6)
    From $7692

  • All Gold Japanese Forest Grass

    Hakonechloa macra 'All Gold'

    (7)
    From $4430

Plants that Work®

Skip the guesswork. Plants That Work® earns its name through years of trials across multiple climate zones, so you're not gambling on untested varieties.

Problem Solvers for Real Gardens

Every plant in this collection answers a specific landscape challenge. Too dry? Too wet? Clay soil? Brutal winters? Scorching summers? These proven performers handle whatever your yard throws at them.

Only the toughest, most adaptable selections make the cut. No prima donnas, just reliable workhorses that deliver year after year while fancy hybrids fail.

FAQ's for Buying Plants that Work® Online

What does Plants That Work® mean?
Plants That Work® is a branded collection of varieties tested across multiple climate zones over several years. Only plants that prove exceptionally tough, adaptable, and low-maintenance earn the designation.

Are Plants That Work® varieties good for beginners?
Yes. These plants are selected specifically for reliability and forgiveness. They tolerate common gardening mistakes like inconsistent watering or imperfect soil conditions better than most varieties.

Will Plants That Work® survive in clay soil?
Many varieties in this collection are tested for clay tolerance. Check individual plant descriptions for specific soil requirements, but the collection emphasizes real-world performance in challenging conditions including heavy soils.

Where are Plants That Work® plants tested?
Varieties undergo trials across multiple USDA hardiness zones to ensure they perform reliably in different climates. Only plants that succeed in diverse conditions make the final collection.

Do Plants That Work® plants need less maintenance?
Generally, yes. The selection criteria prioritize low-maintenance performance. These plants typically need less fussing, fewer inputs, and tolerate neglect better than standard nursery varieties.
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