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  • Cheyenne Spirit Coneflower (Echinacea x 'Cheyenne Spirit'), a perennial featuring perennial.

    Cheyenne Spirit Coneflower

    Echinacea x 'Cheyenne Spirit'

    (2)
    From $1699

  • Stained Glass Hosta

    Hosta 'Stained Glass'

    From $3223

  • Moody Blues® Pink Veronica

    Veronica spicata 'Novaverpin'

    (1)
    From $1699

  • Midnight Rose Coral Bells

    Heuchera 'Midnight Rose'

    Up to 37% off
    From $1933 $2499
  • Sombrero Lemon Yellow Coneflower

    Sombrero® Lemon Yellow Coneflower

    Echinacea x 'Balsomemyim'

    (1)
    $1699
  • Canadice Seedless Grape Vine (Vitis 'Canadice'), a tree featuring green flowers and deciduous.

    Canadice Seedless Grape Vine

    Vitis 'Canadice'

    (3)
    $3356

  • Fire Spinner® Ice Plant

    Delosperma x 'P001S'

    (3)
    From $1699
  • Sunseekers Orange Coneflower, a perennial.

    Sunseekers™ Orange Coneflower

    Echinacea 'SunSeekers Orange'

    25% off
    New arrival
    $1871 $2495

  • His Royal Highness Tall Bearded Iris

    Iris germanica 'His Royal Highness'

    25% off
    $3073 $4097

  • SUGAR BUZZ® Cherry Pops Bee Balm

    Monarda x 'Cherry Pops'

    (7)
    From $1699

  • Summer Jazz™ Fire Trumpet Vine

    Campsis x tagliabuana 'Takarazuka Fresa' PP 23,917

    25% off
    $4995 $6660

  • SUGAR BUZZ® Grape Gumball Bee Balm

    Monarda x 'Grape Gumball'

    (8)
    From $3433
  • Midnight Marvel Hardy Hibiscus (Hibiscus moscheutos 'Midnight Marvel'), a perennial featuring red flowers and perennial.

    Midnight Marvel Hardy Hibiscus

    Hibiscus moscheutos 'Midnight Marvel'

    (9)
    From $3472

  • SunSparkler® Dazzling Dynamite Sedum

    Sedum 'Dazzling Dynamite'

    25% off
    (1)
    $2359 $3145

  • Chipman's Canada Red Rhubarb Plant

    Rheum 'Chipman's Canada Red'

    $5299

  • Coral Star Honeysuckle

    Lonicera x 'Celestial'

    25% off
    (1)
    $6925 $9233

  • Duke Blueberry Bush

    Vaccinium corymbosum 'Duke'

    (5)
    From $3996
  • Sugar Buzz® Bubblegum Blast Bee Balm (Monarda didyma 'Bubblegum Blast' PP27,497), a perennial featuring pink flowers and perennial.

    Sugar Buzz® Bubblegum Blast Bee Balm

    Monarda didyma 'Bubblegum Blast' PP27,497

    (2)
    From $1699

  • Li'l Bang™ Candy Stripes Coreopsis

    Coreopsis hybrid ‘Candy Stripes’ PP 33,888

    New arrival
    (3)
    From $1699
  • Concertina Tall Bearded Iris (Iris germanica 'Concertina'), a perennial featuring purple, pink flowers and perennial.

    Concertina Tall Bearded Iris

    Iris germanica 'Concertina'

    25% off
    $3077 $4102

  • Flaming Carpet Sedum

    Sedum 'Flaming Carpet'

    From $1815

  • Sunseekers™ Golden Sun Coneflower

    Echinacea × ‘Ifecssgold’ PP 35,962

    (1)
    From $1699

  • Lime Marmalade Coral Bells

    Heuchera x 'Lime Marmalade' PP21,861

    25% off
    (1)
    $3281 $4375
  • Summer Snow® Gardenia (Gerdenia jasminoides 'Bab1183' PP22797), a shrub featuring white flowers and broad-leaved evergreen.

    Summer Snow® Gardenia

    Gerdenia jasminoides 'Bab1183' PP22797

    (3)
    $3566

  • Chandler Blueberry Bush

    Vaccinium corymbosum 'Chandler'

    (2)
    From $4073

  • Bernice's Legacy Bearded Iris

    Iris germanica 'Bernice's Legacy'

    25% off
    (2)
    $3068 $4091

  • Starship™ Burgundy Cardinal Flower

    Lobelia x speciosa 'PAS1301790'

    (3)
    $3493

  • Garden Candy™ All That Jazz™ Itoh Peony

    Paeonia × Itoh ‘All That Jazz’

    25% off
    (1)
    $10371 $13828
  • Champagne Coral Bells (Heuchera 'Champagne'), a perennial featuring red, pink flowers and perennial.

    Champagne Coral Bells

    Heuchera 'Champagne'

    25% off
    $3284 $4379

  • Heritage Raspberry Bush

    Rubus idaeus var. strigosus 'Heritage'

    25% off
    (9)
    $2925 $3900

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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