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  • Stained Glass Hosta

    Hosta 'Stained Glass'

    (1)
    From $3223

  • Raspberry Sundae Deutzia

    Deutzia x 'Raspberry Sundae' PP30,793

    (1)
    From $3430
  • Olympian Fig Tree (Ficus carica 'Olympian'), a tree featuring deciduous and erect, multi-stemmed form.

    Olympian Fig Tree

    Ficus carica 'Olympian'

    (2)
    $10294

  • Sugar N' Spice™ Korean Spice Viburnum

    Viburnum carlesii 'Select S'

    $10023

  • Lavender Cascade Butterfly Bush

    Buddleia x 'Lavender Cascade'

    (1)
    $6945

  • Pardon Me Daylily

    Hemerocallis 'Pardon Me'

    From $3124

  • Airbrush Effect Hardy Hibiscus

    Hibiscus 'Airbrush Effect' PP29,295

    (3)
    From $5250

  • Snowcicle Oakleaf Hydrangea

    Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Snowcicle’ PP33,072

    (646)
    $9557
  • Moonglow mangave in a white patio pot, a dense starry rosette of narrow leaves mottled in purple

    Moonglow Mangave

    $2617

  • Holden’s™ Red Rhododendron

    Rhododendron ‘HoldenRhodo221’ PP 35,416

    New arrival
    (2)
    $10939

  • Ribbon Falls Sedge Grass

    Carex oshimensis 'Ribbon Falls'

    From $1999

  • Magical® Gold Forsythia

    Forsythia x intermedia 'Kolgold'

    $7742

  • Abiqua Drinking Gourd Hosta

    Hosta 'Abiqua Drinking Gourd'

    $3502

  • Holden's™ Fuchsia Rhododendron

    Rhododendron 'HoldenRhodo213' PP34,541

    (1)
    $10939

  • Azure Rush Geranium

    Geranium 'Azure Rush'

    $4275

  • ReJoyce Coast Leucothoe

    Leucothoe axillaris 'ReJoyce'

    $7076

  • Old Glory Hosta

    Hosta 'Old Glory' PP12,503

    (1)
    From $3646

  • Earth Angel Hosta

    Hosta 'Earth Angel'

    $2910

  • Sensation® Sky Blue Salvia

    Salvia nemorosa 'Florsalsbu'

    $3164

  • Bicolor Barrenwort

    Epimedium x versicolor 'Sulphureum'

    (1)
    $3925

  • Chinese Wild Ginger

    Asarum splendens

    $4098

  • Miracle On The Hudson™ Shrub Rose

    Rosa x 'Bartholomew'

    (1)
    $7176

  • Little Angel Burnet

    Sanguisorba officinalis var. microcephala 'Little Angel'

    $4172

  • Chivette Chives

    Allium 'Chivette'

    $4022

  • Buzz™ Hot Raspberry Butterfly Bush

    Buddleia davidii BUZZ 'Hot Raspberry'

    (16)
    From $7409

  • Katsura Pieris

    Pieris japonica 'Katsura'

    From $10939

  • Spice Island™ Korean Spice Viburnum

    Viburnum carlesii 'Select A'

    $10023

  • Fignomenal® Dwarf Fig

    Ficus carica 'PT-DF-14' PP32,537

    $8825

  • Grape Explosion Bigleaf Hydrangea

    Hydrangea macrophylla 'Grape Explosion'

    (646)
    $8924
  • Twilight Zone Little Bluestem Grass (Schizachyrium scoparium 'Twilight Zone'), a perennial featuring yellow, mixed flowers and perennial.

    Twilight Zone Little Bluestem Grass

    Schizachyrium scoparium 'Twilight Zone'

    $5375

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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