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  • Kim's Knee High™ Coneflower

    Echinacea purpurea 'Kim's Knee High'

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    $3796

  • Cara Mia™ Yellow Coneflower

    Echinacea ‘Cara Mia Yellow’

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    $3824

  • Cherrytini™ Floribunda Rose

    Rosa 'Sproflored' PP32,180

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    $8392
  • Hedgehog Aloe (Aloe humilis x 'Hedgehog'), a perennial featuring orange flowers and houseplant.

    Hedgehog Aloe

    Aloe humilis x 'Hedgehog'

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    $3273 $5036
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    Sombrero® Fiesta Orange Coneflower

    Echinacea x 'Balsomstor'

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    $3899

  • Alocasia Sumo Elephant Ear

    Alocasia 'Sumo'

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    35% off
    $4503 $6928

  • Flaming Carpet™ Catawba Sedum

    Sedum 'Flaming Carpet Catawba'

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    $3489

  • Blatant Tall Bearded Iris

    Iris germanica 'Blatant'

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    $4088
  • Camelot® Lenten Rose - Perennial - Nature Hills Nursery - 1 Container -

    Camelot® Lenten Rose

    Helleborus × ballardiae 'Coseh 940' PP 23,772

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    New arrival
    $5028
  • Ryusen Weeping Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum 'Ryusen'), a tree featuring deciduous and broad, dense form.

    Ryusen Weeping Japanese Maple

    Acer palmatum 'Ryusen'

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    $19980
  • Delgenius™ Kingsley Delphinium (Delphinium x 'Kingsley' PP34,675), a perennial featuring purple flowers and perennial.

    Delgenius™ Kingsley Delphinium

    Delphinium x 'Kingsley' PP34,675

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    $3893
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    North Star™ Ruby Heart Lenten Rose

    Helleborus × hybridus ‘Ruby Heart’

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    $5028
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    Sombrero® Tres Amigos Coneflower

    Echinacea x hybrida 'Balsomtresgo'

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    $3899

  • Northern Exposure™ Sienna Coral Bells

    Heuchera x 'TNHEUNESI'

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    $4386

  • Fooled Me Daylily

    Hemerocallis 'Fooled Me'

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    $4079
  • Spine Tingler Barrenwort (Epimedium spp. nova 'Spine Tingler'), a perennial featuring yellow flowers and broad-leaved evergreen.

    Spine Tingler Barrenwort

    Epimedium spp. nova 'Spine Tingler'

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    $4312
  • Alocasia Regal Shields Elephant Ear (Alocasia 'Regal Shields'), a perennial featuring erect form.

    Alocasia Regal Shields Elephant Ear

    Alocasia 'Regal Shields'

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    $6981
  • Two golden-yellow Pure As Gold bearded iris blooms with ruffled petals and unopened buds in a garden.

    Pure As Gold Bearded Iris

    Iris × germanica ‘Pure As Gold’

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    $4063
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    Flaming Carpet™ Merlot Sedum

    Sedum 'Flaming Carpet Merlot'

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    $3263

  • Moody Blues® Dark Blue Veronica

    Veronica 'Novaverblu'

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    $3505
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    Iridescent Coral Bells

    Heuchera 'Iridescent'

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    $4065

  • Eskimo Viburnum

    Viburnum ‘Eskimo’

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    New arrival
    $8308

  • Gallery Pink Lupine

    Lupinus polyphyllus ‘Gallery Pink’

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    $3001
  • Gallery Red Lupine (Lupinus 'Gallery Red'), a perennial featuring red, white flowers and perennial.

    Gallery Red Lupine

    Lupinus 'Gallery Red'

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    $2983
  • Delgenius™ Shelby Delphinium (Delphinium 'Delgenius Shelby'), a perennial featuring blue, purple flowers and perennial.

    Delgenius™ Shelby Delphinium

    Delphinium 'Delgenius Shelby'

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    $3890

  • Raspberry Eclipse Daylily

    Hemerocallis ‘Raspberry Eclipse’

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    $4079

  • Blackberry Merlot Hibiscus

    Hibiscus 'Blackberry Merlot' PP 33,498

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    $6244
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    Kiwi Aeonium

    Aeonium haworthii 'Kiwi'

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    $2355
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    Russell Hybrid Lupines

    Lupinus × 'Russell Hybrid'

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    $2969
  • The Governor Lupine featuring striking purple, lavender, and white bicolor flower spikes blooming in a sunny garden landscape.

    The Governor Lupine

    Lupinus polyphyllus 'The Governor'

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    $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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