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  • Fire Spinner® Ice Plant

    Delosperma x 'P001S'

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  • Chandler Blueberry Bush

    Vaccinium corymbosum 'Chandler'

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    From $4073

  • Pearls of Perfume™ Mock Orange

    Philadelphus lewisii × coronarius 'G15097' PP 32,770

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    $7776

  • Ruby Slippers Oakleaf Hydrangea

    Hydrangea quercifolia 'Ruby Slippers'

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    From $3732
  • Buzz™ Midnight Butterfly Bush - Nature Hills Nursery - #1 Container -

    Buzz™ Midnight Butterfly Bush

    Buddleia davidii 'TOBUDMIDNI'

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    From $1936

  • SUGAR BUZZ® Grape Gumball Bee Balm

    Monarda x 'Grape Gumball'

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  • Triple Crown Thornless Blackberry Bush

    Rubus x 'Triple Crown'

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    $3900

  • Peaches and Cream Honeysuckle Vine

    Lonicera periclymenum 'Inov 86'

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  • Hillside Black Beauty Bugbane

    Actaea simplex 'Hillside Black Beauty'

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    $4945

  • Natchez Blackberry Bush

    Rubus 'Natchez'

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    $3902

  • Bluecrop Blueberry Bush

    Vaccinium corymbosum 'Bluecrop'

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    $4067

  • Color Guard Yucca

    Yucca filamentosa 'Color Guard'

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  • Heritage Raspberry Bush

    Rubus idaeus var. strigosus 'Heritage'

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    (8)
    $3900

  • Duke Blueberry Bush

    Vaccinium corymbosum 'Duke'

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    From $3996

  • Dream Catcher® Smoky Rose® Switch Grass

    Panicum virgatum ‘Dream Catcher Smoky Rose’

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    From $1699

  • All Gold Japanese Forest Grass

    Hakonechloa macra 'All Gold'

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  • Early Evolution® Panicle Hydrangea

    Hydrangea paniculata 'AJ14' PP30,983

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    From $3713
  • Cheyenne Spirit Coneflower

    Cheyenne Spirit Coneflower

    Echinacea x 'Cheyenne Spirit'

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  • Summer Snow Gardenia

    Summer Snow® Gardenia

    Gerdenia jasminoides 'Bab1183' PP22797

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    $3566

  • Prince's Plume Hyssop

    Agastache ‘Prince’s Plume’

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    $3621

  • Pink Crush New England Aster

    Aster novae‑angliae ‘Pink Crush’ PP 33628

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  • Jack Frost Brunnera

    Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost'

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  • Moody Blues® Pink Veronica

    Veronica spicata 'Novaverpin'

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  • SUGAR BUZZ® Cherry Pops Bee Balm

    Monarda x 'Cherry Pops'

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    From $1699

  • SunSparkler® Lime Zinger Sedum

    Sedum 'Lime Zinger'

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  • Magical Moonlight Buttonbush

    Magical Moonlight Buttonbush

    Cephalanthus occidentalis 'Kolmoon'

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    $7023

  • Holden's™ Peach Rhododendron

    Rhododendron 'HoldenRhodo213' PP34,540

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    $10939
  • Color Fantasy® Hydrangea - Bush - Nature Hills Nursery - 1 Container -

    Color Fantasy® Hydrangea

    Hydrangea macrophylla 'Color Fantasy'

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    $3746
  • Canadice Grape Vine

    Canadice Seedless Grape Vine

    Vitis 'Canadice'

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    $3356
  • Midnight Marvel Hardy Hibiscus

    Midnight Marvel Hardy Hibiscus

    Hibiscus moscheutos 'Midnight Marvel'

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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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