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  • Sunseekers™ Sweet Fuchsia Coneflower

    Echinacea × ‘Ifecssswfu’ PP 35,709

    From $1699

  • Sunseekers™ Golden Sun Coneflower

    Echinacea × ‘Ifecssgold’ PP 35,962

    (2)
    From $1699
  • Cheyenne Spirit Coneflower (Echinacea x 'Cheyenne Spirit'), a perennial featuring perennial.

    Cheyenne Spirit Coneflower

    Echinacea x 'Cheyenne Spirit'

    (3)
    From $1699

  • Early Evolution® Panicle Hydrangea

    Hydrangea paniculata 'AJ14' PP30,983

    (579)
    From $3713

  • Heritage Raspberry Bush

    Rubus idaeus var. strigosus 'Heritage'

    15% off
    (10)
    $3315 $3900

  • Li'l Bang™ Candy Stripes Coreopsis

    Coreopsis hybrid ‘Candy Stripes’ PP 33,888

    New arrival
    (4)
    From $3197
  • Pocahontas Red Rose Bee Balm (Monarda didyma 'Pocahontas Red Rose'), a perennial featuring red flowers and perennial.

    Pocahontas Red Rose Bee Balm

    Monarda didyma 'Pocahontas Red Rose'

    37% off
    $2206 $3502

  • Duke Blueberry Bush

    Vaccinium corymbosum 'Duke'

    (6)
    From $3996

  • Grape Crush New England Aster

    Aster novi-belgii 'Grape Crush' PP33,612

    (1)
    $3309

  • SUGAR BUZZ® Grape Gumball Bee Balm

    Monarda x 'Grape Gumball'

    (8)
    From $3433

  • Triple Crown Thornless Blackberry Bush

    Rubus x 'Triple Crown'

    (1)
    $3900
  • Summer Snow® Gardenia (Gerdenia jasminoides 'Bab1183' PP22797), a shrub featuring white flowers and broad-leaved evergreen.

    Summer Snow® Gardenia

    Gerdenia jasminoides 'Bab1183' PP22797

    (4)
    $3566

  • Caramel Coral Bells

    Heuchera 'Caramel'

    (2)
    From $1699
  • Canadice Seedless Grape Vine (Vitis 'Canadice'), a tree featuring green flowers and deciduous.

    Canadice Seedless Grape Vine

    Vitis 'Canadice'

    20% off
    (3)
    $2685 $3356
  • Renown Tall Bearded Iris (Iris germanica 'Renown'), a perennial featuring white flowers and perennial.

    Renown Tall Bearded Iris

    Iris germanica 'Renown'

    25% off
    (1)
    $3069 $4092
  • Sombrero Lemon Yellow Coneflower

    Sombrero® Lemon Yellow Coneflower

    Echinacea x 'Balsomemyim'

    (3)
    $1699

  • Coral Star Honeysuckle

    Lonicera x 'Celestial'

    15% off
    (1)
    $7848 $9233

  • SunSparkler® Lime Zinger Sedum

    Sedum 'Lime Zinger'

    From $1699

  • All Gold Japanese Forest Grass

    Hakonechloa macra 'All Gold'

    (6)
    From $1699

  • Jack Frost Brunnera

    Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost'

    (8)
    From $4165

  • Northern Wonder™ Banana

    Musa basjoo 'Northern Wonder Banana'

    50% off
    $4200 $8400

  • Red Lightning Coral Bells

    Heuchera 'Red Lightning' PP27,767

    30% off
    $3070 $4385
  • Little Missy Boxwood - Nature Hills Nursery - #3 Container -

    Little Missy Boxwood

    Buxus microphylla 'Little Missy'

    From $7692

  • Masterpiece Masterwort

    Astrantia major ?Masterpiece?

    $4386

  • Chipman's Canada Red Rhubarb Plant

    Rheum 'Chipman's Canada Red'

    (1)
    $5299

  • Jewel Raspberry Bush

    Rubus idaeus 'Jewel'

    15% off
    (3)
    $3322 $3908

  • Ruby Slippers Oakleaf Hydrangea

    Hydrangea quercifolia 'Ruby Slippers'

    (579)
    From $9091

  • Royal Purple Smokebush

    Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple'

    $9557

  • Big Bang™ Cosmic Eye Coreopsis

    Coreopsis x 'Cosmic Eye'

    $3484

  • Color Guard Yucca

    Yucca filamentosa 'Color Guard'

    (4)
    From $1699

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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