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  • Prairie Sky Hosta

    Hosta 'Prairie Sky'

    $3653
  • Sedum SUNSPARKLER® Angelina's Teacup

    SunSparkler® Angelina's Teacup Sedum

    Sedum rupestre 'Angelina's Teacup'

    (1)
    From $1699

  • Cranberry Creek Boxwood

    Buxus x 'Cranberry Creek'

    Up to 50% off
    (31)
    From $5944 $11888

  • Chester Thornless Blackberry Bush

    Rubus 'Chester Thornless'

    (6)
    $3780

  • Prolific Hardy Kiwi

    Actinidia arguta 'Prolific'

    $8344
  • EverColor® Everest™ Variegated Sedge Grass

    EverColor® Everest™ Variegated Sedge Grass

    Carex oshimensis 'Carfit01'

    Up to 20% off
    From $1699

  • SunSparkler® Dazzleberry Sedum

    Sedum 'Dazzleberry'

    (2)
    From $1699
  • EverColor® Everglow Sedge Grass

    EverColor® Everglow Sedge Grass

    Carex morrowii 'Everglow'

    (1)
    $3231

  • Mars Seedless Grape Vine

    Vitis labrusca 'Mars'

    (2)
    $3348

  • Vivid Violet Pincushion Flower

    Scabiosa columbaria 'Vivid Violet'

    From $1699

  • Northern Exposure™ Purple Coral Bells

    Heuchera x 'TNHEUNEP'

    $4386

  • Triple Crown Thornless Blackberry Bush

    Rubus x 'Triple Crown'

    (1)
    $3900

  • Lime Marmalade Coral Bells

    Heuchera x 'Lime Marmalade' PP21,861

    (2)
    $4375

  • Raspberry Sundae Deutzia

    Deutzia x 'Raspberry Sundae' PP30,793

    (1)
    From $5555

  • Sensational!® Lavender

    Lavandula x intermedia 'Tesseract'

    (1)
    From $1359

  • Chandler Blueberry Bush

    Vaccinium corymbosum 'Chandler'

    (2)
    From $4073

  • Little Goldstar Black - Eyed Susan

    Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii 'Little Goldstar'

    (1)
    From $3750

  • Flaming Carpet Sedum

    Sedum 'Flaming Carpet'

    From $1815

  • Violette de Bordeaux Fig Tree

    Ficus carica 'Violette de Bordeaux'

    (7)
    $6687

  • Garden Candy™ All That Jazz™ Itoh Peony

    Paeonia × Itoh ‘All That Jazz’

    (2)
    $13828

  • Berry Smoothie Coral Bells

    Heuchera 'Berry Smoothie'

    (3)
    From $4377

  • Canary Feathers Corydalis

    Corydalis 'Canary Feathers'

    (3)
    $4779

  • Woolly Thyme

    Thymus pseudolanuginosus

    (1)
    From $1699

  • Lil Bang™ Daybreak Coreopsis

    Coreopsis x 'Lil Bang™ Daybreak'

    (1)
    From $1699

  • Early Evolution® Panicle Hydrangea

    Hydrangea paniculata 'AJ14' PP30,983

    (615)
    From $7742

  • Berry Timeless Coral Bells

    Heuchera x 'Berry Timeless'

    (3)
    From $4067

  • Pink Cascade Butterfly Bush

    Buddleja x 'Pink Cascade'

    (1)
    $6944

  • Evercolor® Everillo Sedge Grass

    Carex oshimensis 'Everillo'

    (3)
    From $3737

  • TEMPO™ Orange Geum

    Geum x 'TNGEUTO'

    (1)
    $3834

  • Olympian Fig Tree

    Ficus carica 'Olympian'

    10% off
    (1)
    $9265 $10294

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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