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  • Blue Marvel Salvia

    Salvia nemorosa 'Blue Marvel'

    (3)
    From $1999

  • Little Goldstar Black - Eyed Susan

    Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii 'Little Goldstar'

    (2)
    From $1999

  • Pink Cascade Butterfly Bush

    Buddleja x 'Pink Cascade'

    (2)
    $6944
  • SunSparkler® Wildfire Sedum

    SunSparkler® Wildfire Sedum

    Sedum rupestre 'Wildfire'

    (5)
    From $1999
  • Purple Flame Iris (Iris versicolor 'Purple Flame'), a perennial featuring purple, yellow flowers and perennial.

    Purple Flame Iris

    Iris versicolor 'Purple Flame'

    (6)
    $3594

  • Pearls of Perfume™ Mock Orange

    Philadelphus lewisii × coronarius 'G15097' PP 32,770

    New arrival
    (4)
    $7776

  • Bluecrop Blueberry Bush

    Vaccinium corymbosum 'Bluecrop'

    30% off
    (2)
    $2847 $4067

  • Evercolor® Everillo Sedge Grass

    Carex oshimensis 'Everillo'

    (3)
    From $3737

  • Violette de Bordeaux Fig Tree

    Ficus carica 'Violette de Bordeaux'

    (8)
    $6687

  • Royal Purple Smokebush

    Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple'

    (2)
    $9557

  • Phenomenal® Lavender

    Lavandula x intermedia 'Niko'

    (12)
    From $3660

  • Brown Turkey Fig Tree

    Ficus carica 'Brown Turkey'

    (1)
    $6231

  • Fire Chief™ Arborvitae

    Thuja occidentalis 'Congabe'

    (7)
    $9108
  • Summer Snow® Gardenia (Gerdenia jasminoides 'Bab1183' PP22797), a shrub featuring white flowers and broad-leaved evergreen.

    Summer Snow® Gardenia

    Gerdenia jasminoides 'Bab1183' PP22797

    (5)
    $3566

  • Canadice Seedless Grape Vine

    Vitis 'Canadice'

    (6)
    $3356

  • Patriot Blueberry Bush

    Vaccinium corymbosum 'Patriot'

    (3)
    $4063

  • Black Tower™ Elderberry

    Sambucus nigra 'EIFFEL 1'

    (6)
    From $8392

  • WorryFree® Ruby Snow Panicle Hydrangea

    Hydrangea paniculata 'Bokorubs'

    (646)
    From $9224

  • Junior Walker™ Catmint

    Nepeta x faassenii 'Novanepjun'

    (4)
    From $1999

  • Chandler Blueberry Bush

    Vaccinium corymbosum 'Chandler'

    (4)
    From $4073

  • Glitters Like Gold Black - Eyed Susan

    Rudbeckia x 'Glitters Like Gold'

    (3)
    From $1999

  • Coral Star Honeysuckle

    Lonicera x 'Celestial'

    (7)
    From $9233

  • Orange Pekoe Crocosmia

    Crocosmia 'Pek Or'

    (1)
    $3967

  • Top Hat Blueberry Bush

    Vaccinium 'Top Hat'

    $4070

  • Sensational!® Lavender

    Lavandula x intermedia 'Tesseract'

    (1)
    From $1999

  • Canary Feathers Corydalis

    Corydalis 'Canary Feathers'

    (4)
    $4779

  • Feather Falls™ Sedge Grass

    Carex x 'ET CRX01'

    (2)
    From $1999

  • Artisan™ Soft Orange Coneflower

    Echinacea x 'PAS1308374'

    (8)
    $3831

  • Medusa Allium

    Allium 'Medusa'

    From $4021

  • Early Evolution® Panicle Hydrangea

    Hydrangea paniculata 'AJ14' PP30,983

    (646)
    From $7742

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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