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  • Burgundy Lace Painted Fern

    Athyrium niponicum var. pictum 'Burgundy Lace'

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    (3)
    From $1999

  • Ragin Cajun Indian Pink

    Spigelia marilandica 'Ragin Cajun'

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    (3)
    $4381

  • Bumbleberry Salvia

    Salvia nemorosa 'Bumbleberry'

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    (1)
    $3699

  • His Royal Highness Tall Bearded Iris

    Iris germanica 'His Royal Highness'

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    $4097

  • Pink Crush New England Aster

    Aster novae‑angliae ‘Pink Crush’ PP 33628

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    $3319

  • Kismet® Yellow Coneflower

    Echinacea x 'TNECHKY' PP29,922

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    $3825

  • Starship™ Burgundy Cardinal Flower

    Lobelia x speciosa 'PAS1301790'

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    (5)
    $3493
  • Pocahontas Pink Bee Balm (Monarda didyma 'Pocahontas Pink'), a perennial featuring pink flowers and perennial.

    Pocahontas Pink Bee Balm

    Monarda didyma 'Pocahontas Pink'

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    $3494
  • Lilafee Barrenwort (Epimedium grandiflorum 'Lilafee'), a perennial featuring purple flowers and perennial.

    Lilafee Barrenwort

    Epimedium grandiflorum 'Lilafee'

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    $3988
  • Sombrero Lemon Yellow Coneflower

    Sombrero® Lemon Yellow Coneflower

    Echinacea x 'Balsomemyim'

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    (6)
    $1999
  • Li'L Bang™ Red Elf Coreopsis

    Li'L Bang™ Red Elf Coreopsis

    Coreopsis x 'Red Elf'

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    $3453

  • Haas Halo Hydrangea

    Hydrangea arborescens 'Haas Halo'

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    (646)
    $8192

  • Little Redhead Indian Pink

    Spigelia marilandica 'Little Redhead'

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    (2)
    $5261
  • Red Barrenwort (Epimedium x rubrum), a perennial featuring red flowers and perennial.

    Red Barrenwort

    Epimedium x rubrum

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    (1)
    $4296
  • Frostkiss® Vibey Velvet™ Lenten Rose (Helleborus x 'Vibey Velvet'), a perennial featuring red flowers and broad-leaved evergreen.

    Frostkiss® Vibey Velvet™ Lenten Rose

    Helleborus x 'Vibey Velvet'

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    (1)
    $5428
  • Concertina Tall Bearded Iris (Iris germanica 'Concertina'), a perennial featuring purple, pink flowers and perennial.

    Concertina Tall Bearded Iris

    Iris germanica 'Concertina'

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    $4102
  • Close-up of a fully open Double Bubble Pink Itoh Peony bloom with layered magenta petals and golden stamens.

    Garden Candy™ Double Bubble Pink™ Itoh Peony

    Paeonia × Itoh ‘Smithopus3'

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    (1)
    $13817

  • Georgia Peach Coral Bells

    Heuchera x 'Georgia Peach'

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    $4380

  • SunSparkler® Firecracker Sedum

    Sedum 'Firecracker'

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    (2)
    $3014
  • Lemon Love Coral Bells (Heuchera x 'Lemon Love'), a perennial featuring white, green flowers and perennial.

    Lemon Love Coral Bells

    Heuchera x 'Lemon Love'

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    $4377

  • Li'l Bang™ Candy Stripes Coreopsis

    Coreopsis hybrid ‘Candy Stripes’ PP 33,888

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    (8)
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  • SUGAR BUZZ® Grape Gumball Bee Balm

    Monarda x 'Grape Gumball'

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    (14)
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  • Key Lime Lamb's Ear

    Stachys byzantina ‘Key Lime’ PP 36,792

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    (1)
    $3599

  • FrostKiss™ Penny's Pink® Lenten Rose

    Helleborus x 'ABCRD01'

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    (2)
    $5328

  • Summer Jazz™ Sunrise Gold Trumpet Vine

    Campsis x tagliabuana 'Takarazuka Yellow' PP 23,918

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    $6660
  • Calidora Upright Elephant Ear (Alocasia x 'Calidora'), a perennial featuring perennial and clumping, vase form.

    Calidora Upright Elephant Ear

    Alocasia x 'Calidora'

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    $6997

  • Starship™ Blue Cardinal Flower

    Lobelia x speciosa 'Pas1302712'

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    $3494

  • Angelina Sedum

    Sedum rupestre 'Angelina'

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    (1)
    $2960
  • FrostKiss Pippas Purple Hellebore - Lenten Rose with plum-purple speckled blooms

    FrostKiss™ Pippa's Purple® Lenten Rose

    Helleborus x 'RD09'

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    $5311
  • Lightning Strike® Feather Reed Grass

    Lightning Strike® Feather Reed Grass

    Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Lightning Strike'

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    $6780

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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