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  • Masterpiece Masterwort

    Astrantia major ?Masterpiece?

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    $4386

  • Grape Crush New England Aster

    Aster novi-belgii 'Grape Crush' PP33,612

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    $3309

  • Midnight Rose Coral Bells

    Heuchera 'Midnight Rose'

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  • Sugar Buzz® Bubblegum Blast Bee Balm

    Sugar Buzz® Bubblegum Blast Bee Balm

    Monarda didyma 'Bubblegum Blast' PP27,497

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  • Sunseekers™ Salmon Coneflower

    Echinacea × ‘Ifecssal’ PP 32486

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  • Garden Candy™ All That Jazz™ Itoh Peony

    Paeonia × Itoh ‘All That Jazz’

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    $13828

  • Jewel Raspberry Bush

    Rubus idaeus 'Jewel'

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    $3908

  • Holden's™ Fuchsia Rhododendron

    Rhododendron 'HoldenRhodo213' PP34,541

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    $10939

  • Firefox Sedge Grass

    Carex buchananii 'Firefox'

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    $3838

  • North Star™ Garnet Frills Lenten Rose

    Helleborus × hybridus ‘Garnet Frills’

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    $5028

  • UpTick™ Yellow & Red Coreopsis

    Coreopsis x 'Baluptowed'

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    $3214

  • Holden's™ Pink Flare Rhododendron

    Rhododendron 'HoldenRhodo201' PP33,594

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    $10939

  • Holden’s™ Red Rhododendron

    Rhododendron ‘HoldenRhodo221’ PP 35,416

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    $10939

  • Airbrush Effect Hardy Hibiscus

    Hibiscus 'Airbrush Effect' PP29,295

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    From $3480
  • Little Missy Boxwood - Nature Hills Nursery - #3 Container -

    Little Missy Boxwood

    Buxus microphylla 'Little Missy'

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    From $7692

  • Garden Candy™ Pineapple Fizz™ Itoh Peony

    Paeonia x 'Smithopus4'

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    $13820

  • Sugar N' Spice™ Korean Spice Viburnum

    Viburnum carlesii 'Select S'

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    $10023

  • Canary Feathers Corydalis

    Corydalis 'Canary Feathers'

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    $4779

  • Garden Candy™ Simply Scrumptious™ Itoh Peony

    Paeonia x 'Simply Scrumptious'

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    $13820

  • Flaming Carpet™ Catawba Sedum

    Sedum 'Flaming Carpet Catawba'

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    $3489

  • Lime Marmalade Coral Bells

    Heuchera x 'Lime Marmalade' PP21,861

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    $4375

  • Summer Jazz™ Sunrise Gold Trumpet Vine

    Campsis x tagliabuana 'Takarazuka Yellow' PP 23,918

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    $6660

  • Magical® Gold Forsythia

    Forsythia x intermedia 'Kolgold'

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    $7742
  • Elegant Candy Daylily

    Elegant Candy Daylily

    Hemerocallis 'Elegant Candy'

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    $4107

  • Early Brilliance™ Magenta Bergenia

    Bergenia 'Magenta'

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    $3841
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    Sunseekers™ Golden Sun Coneflower

    Echinacea × ‘Ifecssgold’ PP 35,962

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  • Pardon Me Daylily

    Hemerocallis 'Pardon Me'

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  • Fignomenal® Dwarf Fig

    Ficus carica 'PT-DF-14' PP32,537

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    $8825
  • Chocolate Shogun Astilbe

    Chocolate Shogun Astilbe

    Astilbe thunbergii 'Chocolate Shogun'

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    $4096

  • PowWow® White Coneflower

    Echinacea purpurea 'PAS702918'

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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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