Mission
Our mission is to inspire an appreciation for the beauty and value of native plants and a commitment to protect the habitats that sustain them.
HOURS
The gardens and trails are open Wednesdays through Sundays from 10 am to 6 pm.
Classes offered year-round. Learn to garden in harmony with nature, take an art class, attend an event, and more!
Trial Garden
Mt. Cuba Center evaluates native plants and related cultivars for horticultural and ecological value.
MEMBERSHIP
Enjoy unlimited general admission, member discounts, guest passes, and more!
Support Mt. Cuba's Mission
Direct your gift to the area of greatest need or to a specific area you'd like to support.
Mission
Our mission is to inspire an appreciation for the beauty and value of native plants and a commitment to protect the habitats that sustain them.
HOURS
The gardens and trails are open Wednesdays through Sundays from 10 am to 6 pm.
Classes offered year-round. Learn to garden in harmony with nature, take an art class, attend an event, and more!
Trial Garden
Mt. Cuba Center evaluates native plants and related cultivars for horticultural and ecological value.
MEMBERSHIP
Enjoy unlimited general admission, member discounts, guest passes, and more!
Support Mt. Cuba's Mission
Direct your gift to the area of greatest need or to a specific area you'd like to support.
10/11/2026
Press Release, Trials, Updates – January 27, 2026
Goldenrods for the Garden and Beyond
Mt. Cuba’s three-year trial on Solidago, commonly known as goldenrod, showed that these native plants are adaptable and provide beauty and ecological value to almost any garden. Goldenrods native […]
Read MorePress Release – November 1, 2024
Successful Save Crebilly Campaign
MEDIA, Pa., November 1, 2024 – Natural Lands and Westtown Township announced today the successful completion of Natural Lands’ Save Crebilly Campaign—a final step in the multi-year fundraising effort to […]
Read MoreIn The News, Press Release – April 9, 2024
Mt. Cuba’s Native Plant Research Hits Retail
(Hockessin, Delaware—April 9, 2024)—This spring, home gardeners can take the guesswork out of purchasing native plants thanks to a collaboration between Mt. Cuba Center, the renowned native plant garden and […]
Read MorePress Release, Updates – April 1, 2024
Mt. Cuba Announces Ragweed Trial
(Hockessin, Delaware—April 1, 2024)— Mt. Cuba Center in Hockessin, Delaware is pleased to announce its latest trial garden evaluation on Ambrosia, commonly known as ragweed. Special focus will be given […]
Read MorePress Release, Updates – February 13, 2024
Bluestars Shine in Our Latest Garden Trial
According to a 10-year trial conducted by Mt. Cuba Center, Amsonia, commonly known as bluestars, are a beautiful, adaptable, and long-lived selection for home gardens that provide interest and beauty […]
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