Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii ‘City Gardens’ - Black-eyed Susan
  Discovered in Europe, this is a dwarf form of Rudbeckia ‘Goldsturm’ that grows just 12” tall. The golden daisy-like flowers bloom July-Sept. This is a great improvement for smaller gardens and for the front of the border. This native plant is perfectly adapted to the growing conditions in the Northeast and Midwest United States.


Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Cold Hardiness: Zones 3-8
Tricyrtis Blackberry Mousse’ - Toad Lily
 

This sport of Tricyrtis ‘Raspberry Mousse’ was discovered by Sunny Border's Marc Laviana. It has dark purple, almost black, orchid-like flowers that bloom in September on graceful arching stems. It grows about 2' tall.


Cold Hardiness: Zone 6-9
Tricyrtis Meigetsu’ - Toad Lily
 

This unique, variegated form of Tricyrtis has nearly white leaves with green margins when it first emerges in the spring. The leaves become completely light green as the season progresses. Spotted purple-pink orchid-like flowers bloom in September creating added interest.


Cold Hardiness: Zone 6-9
Trollius x cultorum Alabaster’ - Globe Flower
 

A rare variety from Germany, with lightly fragrant, cream-yellow globe flowers, 1-2" in diameter, blooming on 28-32" stems in May. The plant has a clump-forming habit. It looks great in shady areas where the pale flowers really pop out in contrast to dark shadows. It also makes a nice addition for pond or stream margins. Prefers a cool climate.


Cold Hardiness: Zone 3-8
   
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