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

    Midnight Marvel Hardy Hibiscus

    Hibiscus moscheutos 'Midnight Marvel'

    Up to 20% off
    (23)
    From $4198 $5247

  • Pearls of Perfume™ Mock Orange

    Philadelphus lewisii × coronarius 'G15097' PP 32,770

    25% off
    New arrival
    (4)
    $5832 $7776

  • Triple Crown Thornless Blackberry Bush

    Rubus x 'Triple Crown'

    (1)
    $3900

  • Pink Cascade Butterfly Bush

    Buddleja x 'Pink Cascade'

    (2)
    $6944

  • Gold Collection® Merlin Lenten Rose

    Helleborus x 'Merlin'

    40% off
    (2)
    $3017 $5028

  • Mars Seedless Grape Vine

    Vitis labrusca 'Mars'

    (2)
    $3348

  • Topaz Jazz Coral Bells

    Heuchera 'Topaz Jazz' PPAF

    From $4384

  • Canadice Seedless Grape Vine

    Vitis 'Canadice'

    (6)
    $3356

  • Ruby Slippers Oakleaf Hydrangea

    Hydrangea quercifolia 'Ruby Slippers'

    Up to 30% off
    (638)
    From $2804

  • Patriot Blueberry Bush

    Vaccinium corymbosum 'Patriot'

    (3)
    $4063

  • WorryFree® Ruby Snow Panicle Hydrangea

    Hydrangea paniculata 'Bokorubs'

    (638)
    From $9224

  • Little Missy Boxwood

    Buxus microphylla 'Little Missy'

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    From $6154 $7692

  • All Gold Japanese Forest Grass

    Hakonechloa macra 'All Gold'

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    (7)
    From $3544 $4430

  • Magical Moonlight Buttonbush

    Cephalanthus occidentalis 'Kolmoon'

    25% off
    (1)
    $5267 $7023

  • Lakemont Seedless White Grape Vine

    Vitis 'Lakemont'

    $3356

  • SunSparkler® Dazzleberry Sedum

    Sedum 'Dazzleberry'

    (2)
    From $1999

  • Duke Blueberry Bush

    Vaccinium corymbosum 'Duke'

    Up to 25% off
    (8)
    From $3996

  • Top Hat Blueberry Bush

    Vaccinium 'Top Hat'

    $4070

  • Creeping Thyme

    Thymus praecox 'Coccineus'

    (12)
    $1999
  • EverColor® Everest™ Variegated Sedge Grass

    EverColor® Everest™ Variegated Sedge Grass

    Carex oshimensis 'Carfit01'

    From $1999

  • Canary Feathers Corydalis

    Corydalis 'Canary Feathers'

    25% off
    (4)
    $3584 $4779

  • Glitters Like Gold Black - Eyed Susan

    Rudbeckia x 'Glitters Like Gold'

    (3)
    From $4026

  • Peaches and Cream Honeysuckle Vine

    Lonicera periclymenum 'Inov 86'

    (7)
    From $1999

  • Prolific Hardy Kiwi

    Actinidia arguta 'Prolific'

    $8344

  • Phenomenal® Lavender

    Lavandula x intermedia 'Niko'

    (12)
    From $3660

  • Starstruck Blue Star

    Amsonia 'Starstruck'

    (4)
    From $1999

  • Royal Purple Smokebush

    Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple'

    30% off
    $6690 $9557

  • Flaming Carpet Sedum

    Sedum 'Flaming Carpet'

    (2)
    From $1999

  • Black Tower™ Elderberry

    Sambucus nigra 'EIFFEL 1'

    Up to 30% off
    (6)
    From $5874 $8392

  • Jack Frost Brunnera

    Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost'

    (12)
    From $4165

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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