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  • Early Brilliance™ Magenta Bergenia

    Bergenia 'Magenta'

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    $3841

  • Canary Feathers Corydalis

    Corydalis 'Canary Feathers'

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    (2)
    $4779

  • Garden Candy™ Simply Scrumptious™ Itoh Peony

    Paeonia x 'Simply Scrumptious'

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    (2)
    $13820

  • Li'l Bang™ Darling Clementine Coreopsis

    Coreopsis hybrid ‘Darling Clementine’ PP 31,843

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    New arrival
    $3197

  • Fignomenal® Dwarf Fig

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

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    $8825

  • Garden Candy™ Pineapple Fizz™ Itoh Peony

    Paeonia x 'Smithopus4'

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    (1)
    $13820

  • Forever® Red Coral Bells

    Heuchera 'TNHEUFR'

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    (1)
    $3070 $4385

  • Blazing Star Kobold Gayfeather

    Liatris spicata 'Kobold'

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    (3)
    $3650
  • Cora Louise Itoh Peony (Paeonia x 'Cora Louise'), a perennial featuring purple, white flowers and perennial.

    Cora Louise Itoh Peony

    Paeonia x 'Cora Louise'

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    $12071

  • UpTick™ Yellow & Red Coreopsis

    Coreopsis x 'Baluptowed'

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    $3214

  • Dark Towers Penstemon

    Penstemon 'Dark Towers'

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    $3462

  • Top Hat Blueberry Bush

    Vaccinium 'Top Hat'

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    $4070

  • Pink Miracle on the Hudson™ Rose

    Rosa ‘CERpimir’

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    New arrival
    $7493

  • Masterpiece Masterwort

    Astrantia major ?Masterpiece?

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    $4386
  • Elegant Candy Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Elegant Candy'), a perennial featuring pink flowers and perennial.

    Elegant Candy Daylily

    Hemerocallis 'Elegant Candy'

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    $4107

  • Georgia Peach Coral Bells

    Heuchera x 'Georgia Peach'

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    $4380

  • Holden's™ Peach Rhododendron

    Rhododendron 'HoldenRhodo213' PP34,540

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    (2)
    $10939

  • Sunstruck Sunflower Heliopsis

    Heliopsis helianthoides 'Sunstruck' PP25,524

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    $2962 $3949

  • Pleasant Peasant Tall Bearded Iris

    Iris germanica 'Pleasant Peasant'

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    $2862 $4088

  • Pearls of Perfume™ Mock Orange

    Philadelphus lewisii × coronarius 'G15097' PP 32,770

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    (4)
    $7776

  • Summer Jazz™ Sunrise Gold Trumpet Vine

    Campsis x tagliabuana 'Takarazuka Yellow' PP 23,918

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    $6660

  • Snowcicle Oakleaf Hydrangea

    Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Snowcicle’ PP33,072

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    (557)
    $9557

  • Invitation Tall Bearded Iris

    Iris germanica 'Invitation'

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    $4096
  • North Star Garnet Frills Hellebore - Lenten Rose with ruffled garnet-red blooms

    North Star™ Garnet Frills Lenten Rose

    Helleborus × hybridus ‘Garnet Frills’

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    $5028

  • Natchez Blackberry Bush

    Rubus 'Natchez'

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    $3902

  • Dashing Tall Bearded Iris

    Iris germanica 'Dashing'

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    $4103

  • Rio Coral Bells

    Heuchera x ‘Rio’ PP24,273

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    $2854 $4390
  • Color Fantasy® Hydrangea - Bush - Nature Hills Nursery - 1 Container -

    Color Fantasy® Hydrangea

    Hydrangea macrophylla 'Color Fantasy'

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    (560)
    $3746
  • FrostKiss™ Dorothy's Dawn® Lenten Rose (Helleborus x 'EPB 29' PP28,010), a perennial featuring pink flowers and broad-leaved evergreen.

    FrostKiss™ Dorothy's Dawn® Lenten Rose

    Helleborus x 'EPB 29' PP28,010

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    $5428
  • Sweet and Sour Sedum (Sedum kamtschaticum 'Sweet and Sour'), a perennial featuring yellow flowers and perennial.

    Sweet and Sour Sedum

    Sedum kamtschaticum 'Sweet and Sour'

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    $2631

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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