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  • DAKOTA™ Verde Penstemon

    Penstemon digitalis 'TNPENDV'

    $3432

  • SunSparkler® Dazzleberry Sedum

    Sedum 'Dazzleberry'

    (2)
    From $1999

  • Prolific Hardy Kiwi

    Actinidia arguta 'Prolific'

    $8344

  • PowWow® White Coneflower

    Echinacea purpurea 'PAS702918'

    (6)
    From $1999

  • Midnight Rose Coral Bells

    Heuchera 'Midnight Rose'

    (2)
    From $2499

  • Lil Bang™ Daybreak Coreopsis

    Coreopsis x 'Lil Bang™ Daybreak'

    (2)
    From $1999

  • Sunseekers™ Golden Sun Coneflower

    Echinacea × ‘Ifecssgold’ PP 35,962

    (3)
    From $1999

  • Natchez Blackberry Bush

    Rubus 'Natchez'

    $3902

  • Prairie Sky Hosta

    Hosta 'Prairie Sky'

    (1)
    $3653

  • Starstruck Blue Star

    Amsonia 'Starstruck'

    (4)
    From $1999

  • TEMPO™ Orange Geum

    Geum x 'TNGEUTO'

    (1)
    $3834

  • Li'l Bang™ Goldilocks Coreopsis

    Coreopsis x Li'l Bang 'Goldilocks' PP32,336

    (2)
    $3443

  • Firefox Sedge Grass

    Carex buchananii 'Firefox'

    $3838

  • Early Brilliance™ Magenta Bergenia

    Bergenia 'Magenta'

    $3841

  • Color Guard Yucca

    Yucca filamentosa 'Color Guard'

    (6)
    From $6307

  • Whoops - A - Daisy Shasta Daisy

    Leucanthemum x superbum 'Whoops-a-Daisy'

    (10)
    From $3499

  • Jack Frost Brunnera

    Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost'

    (12)
    From $1999

  • Cherry Explosion™ Hydrangea

    Hydrangea macrophylla 'McKay'

    (646)
    From $7243

  • Blackhawks Big Bluestem

    Andropogon gerardii 'Blackhawks'

    (3)
    From $3730

  • Blue Bouquetta Meadow Sage

    Salvia nemorosa 'ALKLF' PP28,393

    $3296
  • Starry Night Hardy Hibiscus (Hibiscus 'Starry Starry Night'), a perennial featuring pink flowers and perennial.

    Starry Night Hardy Hibiscus

    Hibiscus 'Starry Starry Night'

    (5)
    From $3479

  • Azure Skies™ Bigleaf Hydrangea

    Hydrangea macrophylla 'COF HM1’

    (646)
    $8808

  • Woolly Thyme

    Thymus pseudolanuginosus

    (1)
    From $2942
  • Chestnut Hill Cherry Laurel (Prunus laurocerasus 'Chestnut Hill'), a shrub featuring white flowers and broad-leaved evergreen.

    Chestnut Hill Cherry Laurel

    Prunus laurocerasus 'Chestnut Hill'

    From $13437
  • Cheyenne Spirit Coneflower (Echinacea x 'Cheyenne Spirit'), a perennial featuring perennial.

    Cheyenne Spirit Coneflower

    Echinacea x 'Cheyenne Spirit'

    (3)
    From $1999

  • Northern Exposure™ Sienna Coral Bells

    Heuchera x 'TNHEUNESI'

    (1)
    $4386

  • Vivid Violet Pincushion Flower

    Scabiosa columbaria 'Vivid Violet'

    (1)
    From $1999

  • EverColor® Everlime Variegated Sedge Grass

    Carex oshimensis 'Everlime'

    $3733

  • Holden's™ Pink Flare Rhododendron

    Rhododendron 'HoldenRhodo201' PP33,594

    (1)
    $10939

  • Double Pardon Me Daylily

    Hemerocallis 'Double Pardon Me'

    $4109

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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