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  • Caramel Coral Bells

    Heuchera 'Caramel'

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  • Illustris Elephant's Ear

    Collocasia esculenta 'Illustris'

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    $7035
  • Pleasant Peasant Tall Bearded Iris

    Pleasant Peasant Tall Bearded Iris

    Iris germanica 'Pleasant Peasant'

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    $4088

  • Snowcicle Oakleaf Hydrangea

    Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Snowcicle’ PP33,072

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  • Top Hat Blueberry Bush

    Vaccinium 'Top Hat'

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    $4070

  • Eskimo Viburnum

    Viburnum ‘Eskimo’

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    $8308

  • SunSparkler® Firecracker Sedum

    Sedum 'Firecracker'

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    $3014

  • Blatant Tall Bearded Iris

    Iris germanica 'Blatant'

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    $4088
  • Li'l Bang™ Firewheel Coreopsis

    Li'l Bang™ Firewheel Coreopsis

    Coreopsis x Li'l Bang 'Firewheel' PP33,713

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    $3476

  • Raspberry Sundae Deutzia

    Deutzia x 'Raspberry Sundae' PP30,793

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  • Frostkiss® Vibey Velvet™ Lenten Rose

    Frostkiss® Vibey Velvet™ Lenten Rose

    Helleborus x 'Vibey Velvet'

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    $5428
  • FrostKiss® Glenda's Gloss® Lenten Rose

    FrostKiss® Glenda's Gloss® Lenten Rose

    Helleborus x 'EPB 25' PP28,008

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    $5311
  • Scarlet Heaven Itoh Peony

    Scarlet Heaven Itoh Peony

    Paeonia x 'Scarlet Heaven'

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    $13154
  • Concertina Tall Bearded Iris

    Concertina Tall Bearded Iris

    Iris germanica 'Concertina'

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    $4102

  • Chipman's Canada Red Rhubarb Plant

    Rheum 'Chipman's Canada Red'

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    $5299
  • Garden Candy™ Peach-A-Licious™ Itoh Peony bursting with large peachy-apricot, semi-double ruffled blooms and glossy deep green foliage in the garden.

    Garden Candy™ Peach - A - Licious™ Itoh Peony

    Paeonia × Itoh ‘Smithopus5’

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    $13822

  • Mr. Goodbud Sedum

    Sedum 'Mr. Goodbud'

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    $3144
  • Hedgehog Aloe

    Hedgehog Aloe

    Aloe humilis x 'Hedgehog'

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    $5036
  • Champagne Coral Bells

    Champagne Coral Bells

    Heuchera 'Champagne'

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    $4379

  • Topaz Jazz Coral Bells

    Heuchera 'Topaz Jazz' PPAF

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  • Dashing Tall Bearded Iris

    Iris germanica 'Dashing'

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    $4103

  • Spice Girl® Korean Spice Viburnum

    Viburnum carlesii 'Spiro' PP24,251

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  • Northern Wonder™ Banana

    Musa basjoo 'Northern Wonder Banana'

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    $8400

  • Big Bang™ Cosmic Eye Coreopsis

    Coreopsis x 'Cosmic Eye'

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    $3484
  • Li'l Bang™ Goldilocks Coreopsis

    Li'l Bang™ Goldilocks Coreopsis

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

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    $3443

  • Berry Smoothie Coral Bells

    Heuchera 'Berry Smoothie'

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  • Royal Purple Smokebush

    Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple'

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    $9557
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    Garden Candy™ Double Bubble Pink™ Itoh Peony

    Paeonia × Itoh ‘Smithopus3'

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    $13817

  • Bernice's Legacy Bearded Iris

    Iris germanica 'Bernice's Legacy'

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    $4091

  • Wine Festival Bearded Iris

    Iris × germanica ‘Wine Festival’

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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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