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  • Chinese Wild Ginger

    Asarum splendens

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    Regular price $4098
  • Feather Falls™ Sedge Grass

    Carex x 'ET CRX01'

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    Regular price From $1699
  • Tropical Storm Elephant Ear

    Colocasia esculenta 'Tropical Storm'

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    Regular price $5644
  • Pink Elf Barrenwort

    Epimedium × 'Pink Elf' PP 17,228

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    Regular price $4745
  • Cherrytini™ Floribunda Rose

    Rosa 'Sproflored' PP32,180

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    Regular price $8392
  • Blue Bouquetta Meadow Sage

    Salvia nemorosa 'ALKLF' PP28,393

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    Regular price $3296
  • Pocahontas Red Rose Bee Balm

    Monarda didyma 'Pocahontas Red Rose'

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    Regular price $3502
  • Delgenius™ Shelby Delphinium

    Delphinium 'Delgenius Shelby'

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    Regular price $3890
  • Cora Louise Itoh Peony

    Paeonia x 'Cora Louise'

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    Regular price $12071
  • Forever® Purple Coral Bells

    Heuchera 'TNHEUFP'

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    Regular price $4371
  • Georgia Peach Coral Bells

    Heuchera x 'Georgia Peach'

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    Regular price $4380
  • Moody Blues® Dark Blue Veronica

    Veronica 'Novaverblu'

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    Regular price $3505
  • His Royal Highness Tall Bearded Iris

    Iris germanica 'His Royal Highness'

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    Regular price $4097
  • Red Lightning Coral Bells

    Heuchera 'Red Lightning' PP27,767

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    Regular price $4385
  • Cherry Explosion™ Hydrangea

    Hydrangea macrophylla 'McKay'

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    Regular price From $7243
  • Pink Miracle on the Hudson™ Rose

    Rosa ‘CERpimir’

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    Regular price $7493
  • Aloha Elephant Ear

    Colocasia esculenta 'Aloha'

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    Regular price $5700
  • Lemon Love Coral Bells

    Heuchera x 'Lemon Love'

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    Regular price $4377
  • Dark Towers Penstemon

    Penstemon 'Dark Towers'

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    Regular price $3462
  • Invitation Tall Bearded Iris

    Iris germanica 'Invitation'

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    Regular price $4096
  • North Star™ Ruby Heart Lenten Rose

    Helleborus × hybridus ‘Ruby Heart’

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    Regular price $5028
  • Pocahontas Pink Bee Balm

    Monarda didyma 'Pocahontas Pink'

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    Regular price $3494
  • Little Miss Sunshine Sedum

    Sedum 'Little Miss Sunshine' PP30,039

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    Regular price $3009
  • Gallery Red Lupine

    Lupinus 'Gallery Red'

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    Regular price $2983
  • Silver Heart Brunnera

    Brunnera macrophylla 'Silver Heart'

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    Regular price $4119
  • Iris My Friend Jonathan

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    Regular price $3646
  • Sensation® Sky Blue Salvia

    Salvia nemorosa 'Florsalsbu'

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    Regular price $3164
  • Dancing™ Can Can Cordyline

    Cordyline australis 'Dancing Can Can' PP24029

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    Regular price $6676
  • Sunstruck Sunflower Heliopsis

    Heliopsis helianthoides 'Sunstruck' PP25,524

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    Regular price $3949
  • The Governor Lupine

    Lupinus polyphyllus 'The Governor'

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    Regular price $2993

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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