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  • EverColor® Everest™ Variegated Sedge Grass

    EverColor® Everest™ Variegated Sedge Grass

    Carex oshimensis 'Carfit01'

    From $1999

  • Heritage Raspberry Bush

    Rubus idaeus var. strigosus 'Heritage'

    30% off
    (10)
    $2730 $3900

  • Flaming Carpet Sedum

    Sedum 'Flaming Carpet'

    (4)
    From $1999

  • Gold Collection® Merlin Lenten Rose

    Helleborus x 'Merlin'

    (3)
    $5028

  • Mars Seedless Grape Vine

    Vitis labrusca 'Mars'

    (2)
    $3348

  • Chester Thornless Blackberry Bush

    Rubus 'Chester Thornless'

    (7)
    $3780

  • Lakemont Seedless White Grape Vine

    Vitis 'Lakemont'

    $3356
  • EverColor® Everglow Sedge Grass

    EverColor® Everglow Sedge Grass

    Carex morrowii 'Everglow'

    (3)
    $3231

  • Jewel Raspberry Bush

    Rubus idaeus 'Jewel'

    (3)
    $3908

  • Peaches and Cream Honeysuckle Vine

    Lonicera periclymenum 'Inov 86'

    (7)
    From $1999

  • Ruby Slippers Oakleaf Hydrangea

    Hydrangea quercifolia 'Ruby Slippers'

    (646)
    From $2804

  • Duke Blueberry Bush

    Vaccinium corymbosum 'Duke'

    (10)
    From $3996

  • Caramel Coral Bells

    Heuchera 'Caramel'

    (5)
    From $1999

  • Rose Marvel Salvia

    Salvia nemorosa 'Rose Marvel'

    (2)
    $3423
  • Gold® Collection Pink Frost Lenten Rose

    Gold® Collection Pink Frost Lenten Rose

    Helleborus 'Pink Frost' PP# 21063

    (1)
    $5028

  • Cranberry Creek Boxwood

    Buxus x 'Cranberry Creek'

    (32)
    From $11888

  • SunSparkler® Lime Zinger Sedum

    Sedum 'Lime Zinger'

    (1)
    From $1999

  • Triple Crown Thornless Blackberry Bush

    Rubus x 'Triple Crown'

    (3)
    $3900

  • Frohnleiten Barrenwort

    Epimedium x perralchinum 'Frohnleiten'

    (2)
    $3932
  • Sedum SUNSPARKLER® Angelina's Teacup

    SunSparkler® Angelina's Teacup Sedum

    Sedum rupestre 'Angelina's Teacup'

    (1)
    From $1999

  • Mr. Goodbud Sedum

    Sedum 'Mr. Goodbud'

    (1)
    $3144

  • Summer Jazz™ Fire Trumpet Vine

    Campsis x tagliabuana 'Takarazuka Fresa' PP 23,917

    (4)
    $6660

  • All Gold Japanese Forest Grass

    Hakonechloa macra 'All Gold'

    (7)
    From $4430
  • Midnight Marvel Hardy Hibiscus (Hibiscus moscheutos 'Midnight Marvel'), a perennial featuring red flowers and perennial.

    Midnight Marvel Hardy Hibiscus

    Hibiscus moscheutos 'Midnight Marvel'

    (25)
    From $5247

  • Grape Crush New England Aster

    Aster novi-belgii 'Grape Crush' PP33,612

    (5)
    $3309

  • SunSparkler® Dream Dazzler Sedum

    Sedum 'Dream Dazzler'

    (2)
    From $1999

  • Little Missy Boxwood

    Buxus microphylla 'Little Missy'

    From $7692

  • Blue Jean Baby Russian Sage

    Salvia yangii 'Blue Jean Baby'

    (4)
    From $1999

  • Magical Moonlight Buttonbush

    Cephalanthus occidentalis 'Kolmoon'

    (1)
    $7023

  • Moody Blues® Pink Veronica

    Veronica spicata 'Novaverpin'

    (3)
    From $1999

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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