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  • Burgundy Lace Painted Fern

    Athyrium niponicum var. pictum 'Burgundy Lace'

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    From $1699

  • TEMPO™ Rose Geum

    Geum x 'TNGEUTR'

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    $3827

  • Blazing Star Kobold Gayfeather

    Liatris spicata 'Kobold'

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    (4)
    $3650
  • Iris My Friend Jonathan displays a striking burgundy red and coral orange bicolor flower with ruffled petals and bright yellow beard in full bloom.

    Iris My Friend Jonathan

    Iris germanica 'My Friend Jonathan'

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    $3646

  • Chipman's Canada Red Rhubarb Plant

    Rheum 'Chipman's Canada Red'

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    (2)
    $5299

  • Millenium Allium

    Allium senescens 'Millenium'

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    $4030
  • SunSparkler® Wildfire Sedum

    SunSparkler® Wildfire Sedum

    Sedum rupestre 'Wildfire'

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  • Starship™ Burgundy Cardinal Flower

    Lobelia x speciosa 'PAS1301790'

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    (5)
    $3493

  • Kismet® Raspberry Coneflower

    Echinacea x 'TNECHKR'

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    $4099
  • Pocahontas Red Rose Bee Balm (Monarda didyma 'Pocahontas Red Rose'), a perennial featuring red flowers and perennial.

    Pocahontas Red Rose Bee Balm

    Monarda didyma 'Pocahontas Red Rose'

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    (1)
    $3502

  • SunSparkler® Dream Dazzler Sedum

    Sedum 'Dream Dazzler'

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  • Little Redhead Indian Pink

    Spigelia marilandica 'Little Redhead'

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    (2)
    $5261
  • Clumping Bamboo - Nature Hills Nursery - #1 Container -

    Clumping Bamboo

    Fargesia rufa

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    (2)
    $6310
  • Sombrero Lemon Yellow Coneflower

    Sombrero® Lemon Yellow Coneflower

    Echinacea x 'Balsomemyim'

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    $1699
  • Champagne Coral Bells (Heuchera 'Champagne'), a perennial featuring red, pink flowers and perennial.

    Champagne Coral Bells

    Heuchera 'Champagne'

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    (1)
    $4379
  • Azure Rush Geranium (Geranium 'Azure Rush'), a perennial featuring blue, purple flowers and perennial.

    Azure Rush Geranium

    Geranium 'Azure Rush'

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    $4275

  • UpTick™ Yellow & Red Coreopsis

    Coreopsis x 'Baluptowed'

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    $3214

  • Sensation® Sky Blue Salvia

    Salvia nemorosa 'Florsalsbu'

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    $3164
  • Pocahontas Purple Rose Bee Balm (Monarda didyma 'Pocahontas Purple Rose'), a perennial featuring purple flowers and perennial.

    Pocahontas Purple Rose Bee Balm

    Monarda didyma 'Pocahontas Purple Rose'

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    (1)
    $3497

  • Ragin Cajun Indian Pink

    Spigelia marilandica 'Ragin Cajun'

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    $4381

  • Sombrero® Salsa Red Coneflower

    Echinacea x 'Balsomsed'

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    From $1699

  • Rose Marvel Salvia

    Salvia nemorosa 'Rose Marvel'

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    (2)
    $3423

  • Pink Crush New England Aster

    Aster novae‑angliae ‘Pink Crush’ PP 33628

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    $3319

  • Red Lightning Coral Bells

    Heuchera 'Red Lightning' PP27,767

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    (1)
    $4385

  • Mojito Elephant Ear

    Colocasia 'Mojito'

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    $7042
  • Frostkiss® Elemental® Lenten Rose (Helleborus x 'Elemental'), a shrub featuring pink flowers and broad-leaved evergreen.

    Frostkiss® Elemental® Lenten Rose

    Helleborus x 'Elemental'

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    $5311

  • Airbrush Effect Hardy Hibiscus

    Hibiscus 'Airbrush Effect' PP29,295

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    From $3480

  • His Royal Highness Tall Bearded Iris

    Iris germanica 'His Royal Highness'

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    $4097

  • SUGAR BUZZ® Rockin Raspberry Bee Balm

    Monarda x 'Rockin' Raspberry'

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    $3501

  • Wine Festival Bearded Iris

    Iris × germanica ‘Wine Festival’

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    $4092

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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