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  • Artisan™ Soft Orange Coneflower

    Echinacea x 'PAS1308374'

    (1)
    $3831

  • Topaz Jazz Coral Bells

    Heuchera 'Topaz Jazz' PPAF

    From $1699

  • Midnight Marvel Hardy Hibiscus

    Hibiscus moscheutos 'Midnight Marvel'

    (19)
    From $5247

  • Purple Flame Iris

    Iris versicolor 'Purple Flame'

    (4)
    $3594

  • Coral Star Honeysuckle

    Lonicera x 'Celestial'

    Up to 27% off
    (3)
    From $1833 $2495

  • SunSparkler® Dazzling Dynamite Sedum

    Sedum 'Dazzling Dynamite'

    (5)
    $3145

  • Canadice Seedless Grape Vine

    Vitis 'Canadice'

    (6)
    $3356

  • American Gold Rush Black - Eyed Susan

    Rudbeckia 'American Gold Rush'

    (1)
    $4033

  • Little Missy Boxwood

    Buxus microphylla 'Little Missy'

    From $7692

  • Summer Snow® Gardenia

    Gerdenia jasminoides 'Bab1183' PP22797

    (5)
    $3566

  • DAKOTA™ Verde Penstemon

    Penstemon digitalis 'TNPENDV'

    $3432

  • Peaches and Cream Honeysuckle Vine

    Lonicera periclymenum 'Inov 86'

    (3)
    From $1748

  • Phenomenal® Lavender

    Lavandula x intermedia 'Niko'

    (9)
    From $3660

  • Ruby Slippers Oakleaf Hydrangea

    Hydrangea quercifolia 'Ruby Slippers'

    Up to 13% off
    (615)
    From $9091

  • Heritage Raspberry Bush

    Rubus idaeus var. strigosus 'Heritage'

    (10)
    $3900

  • WorryFree® Ruby Snow Panicle Hydrangea

    Hydrangea paniculata 'Bokorubs'

    (615)
    From $3863

  • Orange Pekoe Crocosmia

    Crocosmia 'Pek Or'

    (1)
    $3967

  • Cherry Explosion™ Hydrangea

    Hydrangea macrophylla 'McKay'

    (615)
    From $7243

  • Grape Crush New England Aster

    Aster novi-belgii 'Grape Crush' PP33,612

    (1)
    $3309

  • Brown Turkey Fig Tree

    Ficus carica 'Brown Turkey'

    20% off
    $4985 $6231

  • Royal Purple Smokebush

    Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple'

    $9557

  • Black Tower™ Elderberry

    Sambucus nigra 'EIFFEL 1'

    (2)
    From $8392

  • All Gold Japanese Forest Grass

    Hakonechloa macra 'All Gold'

    (7)
    From $4430

  • Medusa Allium

    Allium 'Medusa'

    From $4021

  • Sunseekers™ Golden Sun Coneflower

    Echinacea × ‘Ifecssgold’ PP 35,962

    (3)
    From $1699

  • Duke Blueberry Bush

    Vaccinium corymbosum 'Duke'

    (6)
    From $3996

  • Pearls of Perfume™ Mock Orange

    Philadelphus lewisii × coronarius 'G15097' PP 32,770

    New arrival
    (4)
    $7776

  • Patriot Blueberry Bush

    Vaccinium corymbosum 'Patriot'

    (3)
    $4063

  • Blue Jean Baby Russian Sage

    Salvia yangii 'Blue Jean Baby'

    (3)
    From $3736

  • Magical Moonlight Buttonbush

    Cephalanthus occidentalis 'Kolmoon'

    $7023

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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