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  • Prince's Plume Hyssop

    Agastache ‘Prince’s Plume’

    Regular price $3621
  • Garden Candy™ All That Jazz™ Itoh Peony

    Paeonia × Itoh ‘All That Jazz’

    Regular price $13828
  • Garden Candy™ Evie Jane Itoh Peony

    Paeonia × Itoh ‘Smithopus7’

    Regular price $13823
  • Garden Candy™ Double Bubble Pink™ Itoh Peony

    Paeonia × Itoh ‘Smithopus3'

    Regular price $13817
  • Paprika Coral Bells

    Heuchera 'Paprika' PP24,575

    Regular price $4056
  • Chivette Chives

    Allium 'Chivette'

    Regular price $4022
  • Cheyenne Spirit Coneflower

    Echinacea x 'Cheyenne Spirit'

    Regular price From $1699
  • Fire Spinner® Ice Plant

    Delosperma x 'P001S'

    Sold out
    (3)
    Regular price From $1699
  • Sombrero® Salsa Red Coneflower

    Echinacea x 'Balsomsed'

    Regular price From $1699
  • PowWow® White Coneflower

    Echinacea purpurea 'PAS702918'

    Regular price From $3558
  • SUGAR BUZZ® Cherry Pops Bee Balm

    Monarda x 'Cherry Pops'

    (1)
    Regular price From $1699
  • Li'l Bang™ Candy Stripes Coreopsis

    Coreopsis hybrid ‘Candy Stripes’ PP 33,888

    New arrival
    Regular price From $1699
  • Midnight Rose Coral Bells

    Heuchera 'Midnight Rose'

    Regular price From $1699
  • SunSparkler® Dazzling Dynamite Sedum

    Sedum 'Dazzling Dynamite'

    Regular price $3145
  • Moody Blues® Pink Veronica

    Veronica spicata 'Novaverpin'

    Regular price From $1699
  • SUGAR BUZZ® Grape Gumball Bee Balm

    Monarda x 'Grape Gumball'

    (1)
    Regular price From $1699
  • Fignomenal® Dwarf Fig

    Ficus carica 'PT-DF-14' PP32,537

    Regular price $8825
  • Sugar Buzz® Bubblegum Blast Bee Balm

    Monarda didyma 'Bubblegum Blast' PP27,497

    Regular price From $1699
  • Cora Louise Itoh Peony

    Paeonia x 'Cora Louise'

    Regular price $12071
  • Chipman's Canada Red Rhubarb Plant

    Rheum 'Chipman's Canada Red'

    Regular price $5299
  • Early Evolution® Panicle Hydrangea

    Hydrangea paniculata 'AJ14' PP30,983

    (519)
    Regular price From $7742
  • Forever® Red Coral Bells

    Heuchera 'TNHEUFR'

    Regular price $4385
  • Flaming Carpet Sedum

    Sedum 'Flaming Carpet'

    Regular price From $1815
  • Spice Girl® Korean Spice Viburnum

    Viburnum carlesii 'Spiro' PP24,251

    Regular price From $2614
  • Garden Candy™ Simply Scrumptious™ Itoh Peony

    Paeonia x 'Simply Scrumptious'

    Regular price $13820
  • Peaches and Cream Honeysuckle Vine

    Lonicera periclymenum 'Inov 86'

    (1)
    Regular price From $12109
  • Garden Candy™ Pineapple Fizz™ Itoh Peony

    Paeonia x 'Smithopus4'

    Regular price $13820
  • Color Guard Yucca

    Yucca filamentosa 'Color Guard'

    Regular price From $6307
  • Heritage Raspberry Bush

    Rubus idaeus var. strigosus 'Heritage'

    (8)
    Regular price $3900
  • Coral Star Honeysuckle

    Lonicera x 'Celestial'

    Regular price $9233

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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