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  • Blackhawks Big Bluestem (Andropogon gerardii 'Blackhawks'), a perennial featuring purple flowers and perennial.

    Blackhawks Big Bluestem

    Andropogon gerardii 'Blackhawks'

    (3)
    From $3730

  • Holden's™ Pink Flare Rhododendron

    Rhododendron 'HoldenRhodo201' PP33,594

    25% off
    (1)
    $8204 $10939

  • Spice Girl® Korean Spice Viburnum

    Viburnum carlesii 'Spiro' PP24,251

    (1)
    From $9524

  • Sensation® Sky Blue Salvia

    Salvia nemorosa 'Florsalsbu'

    $3164

  • Red Lightning Coral Bells

    Heuchera 'Red Lightning' PP27,767

    30% off
    $3070 $4385

  • Rainforest Sunrise Hosta

    Hosta 'Rainforest Sunrise'

    From $2699

  • Holden's™ Fuchsia Rhododendron

    Rhododendron 'HoldenRhodo213' PP34,541

    25% off
    (1)
    $8204 $10939

  • Bernice's Legacy Bearded Iris

    Iris germanica 'Bernice's Legacy'

    25% off
    (2)
    $3068 $4091

  • French Manicure™ Panicle Hydrangea

    Hydrangea paniculata 'Bailpantwo' PPAF

    (557)
    From $4952

  • Wine Festival Bearded Iris

    Iris × germanica ‘Wine Festival’

    35% off
    $2660 $4092

  • Firefox Sedge Grass

    Carex buchananii 'Firefox'

    25% off
    $2879 $3838

  • Pardon Me Daylily

    Hemerocallis 'Pardon Me'

    From $3124
  • Concertina Tall Bearded Iris (Iris germanica 'Concertina'), a perennial featuring purple, pink flowers and perennial.

    Concertina Tall Bearded Iris

    Iris germanica 'Concertina'

    25% off
    $3077 $4102

  • Prolific Hardy Kiwi

    Actinidia arguta 'Prolific'

    $8344

  • Magical® Gold Forsythia

    Forsythia x intermedia 'Kolgold'

    $7742

  • Holden’s™ Red Rhododendron

    Rhododendron ‘HoldenRhodo221’ PP 35,416

    New arrival
    (2)
    $10939
  • Lemon Love Coral Bells (Heuchera x 'Lemon Love'), a perennial featuring white, green flowers and perennial.

    Lemon Love Coral Bells

    Heuchera x 'Lemon Love'

    35% off
    $2845 $4377
  • Frostkiss® Elemental® Lenten Rose (Helleborus x 'Elemental'), a shrub featuring pink flowers and broad-leaved evergreen.

    Frostkiss® Elemental® Lenten Rose

    Helleborus x 'Elemental'

    $5311
  • Scarlet Heaven Itoh Peony (Paeonia x 'Scarlet Heaven'), a perennial featuring red flowers and perennial.

    Scarlet Heaven Itoh Peony

    Paeonia x 'Scarlet Heaven'

    $13154
  • Magical Moonlight Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis 'Kolmoon'), a shrub featuring white flowers and deciduous.

    Magical Moonlight Buttonbush

    Cephalanthus occidentalis 'Kolmoon'

    $7023

  • Holden's™ Pink Rhododendron

    Rhododendron 'HoldenRhodo211' PP34,628

    35% off
    $7110 $10939
  • Aloha Elephant Ear (Colocasia esculenta 'Aloha'), a perennial featuring perennial and clumping, horizontal form.

    Aloha Elephant Ear

    Colocasia esculenta 'Aloha'

    35% off
    $3705 $5700

  • Ribbon Falls Sedge Grass

    Carex oshimensis 'Ribbon Falls'

    From $1699

  • Paprika Coral Bells

    Heuchera 'Paprika' PP24,575

    $4056

  • Winterscape Chilly Willy™ Japanese Holly

    Ilex Crenata Winterscape 'Chilly Willy'

    (1)
    $8541

  • Alocasia Metalhead Elephant Ear

    Alocasia 'Metalhead'

    35% off
    $3784 $5822

  • Cherry Explosion™ Hydrangea

    Hydrangea macrophylla 'McKay'

    (557)
    From $7243

  • Chivette Chives

    Allium 'Chivette'

    $4022

  • Dancing™ Can Can Cordyline

    Cordyline australis 'Dancing Can Can' PP24029

    20% off
    $3471 $4339
  • Alocasia Low Rider Elephant Ear (Alocasia 'Low Rider'), a perennial featuring erect form.

    Alocasia Low Rider Elephant Ear

    Alocasia 'Low Rider'

    $6923

Plants that Work®

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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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