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.
09/07/2026
Completed
2021-2023
Solidago for the Mid-Atlantic Region
Solidago, commonly known as goldenrod, is a genus that includes more than 100 species in the aster family that are primarily found in North ...
View Details2020-2023
Vernonia for the Mid-Atlantic Region
Vernonia is a diverse genus of plants in the aster family (Asteraceae) with a name that honors William Vernon, an English botanist active in...
View Details2013-2023
Amsonia for the Mid-Atlantic Region
This trial performed by Mt. Cuba Center’s horticultural research team evaluates the garden performance and ornamental qualities of Ams...
View Details2018-2022
Carex for the Mid-Atlantic Region
Carex is a large genus of grass-like perennials that are found in nearly all corners of the planet. Eastern North America alone hosts hundre...
View Details2017-2021
Wild Hydrangea for the Mid-Atlantic Region
Mt. Cuba Center’s native hydrangea trial evaluated Hydrangea arborescens and its relatives Hydrangea cinerea and Hydrangea radiata. These ...
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Echinacea for the Mid-Atlantic Region
Echinacea for the Mid-Atlantic Region Echinacea, also known as coneflowers, are immensely popular and iconic native plants that are p...
View Details2017-2019
Helenium
Although all Helenium are endemic to the Americas, this genus has enjoyed centuries of horticultural popularity in Europe although they are ...
View Details2015-2017
Phlox for Sun
Phlox were some of the earliest plants discovered by European naturalists in America, and today there are a multitude of species available t...
View Details2015-2017
Phlox for Shade
Woodland phlox (Phlox divaricata) and creeping phlox (Phlox stolonifera) are both shade-loving species prized for their beautiful spring flo...
View Details2014-2016
Monarda
Monarda, commonly known as bee balm, has been a popular garden perennial for many years. Most of the selections currently available to garde...
View Details2012-2015
Baptisia
Baptisia, also known as wild indigo or false indigo, is a fantastic group of plants that deserves greater garden use. Not only does the fl...
View Details2012-2014
Coreopsis
Coreopsis, commonly known as tickseed, is one of the most popular, best-selling perennials available today. Numerous cultivars are available...
View Details2012, 2013
Annual Coreopsis
Annual Coreopsis, or tickseed, is undergoing a period of rediscovery by American gardeners. Once a widely cultivated wildflower, annual core...
View Details2012-2014
Heuchera
Heuchera, also known as coral bells or alumroot, are a favorite of gardeners everywhere. Their popularity is proven by the huge array of cul...
View Details2007-2009
Echinacea
Coneflowers (Echinacea spp.) are some of the most popular native plants used in today’s gardens. Their large, colorful flowers bloom t...
View Details2003-2005
Aster
Asters, the “stars of autumn,” are invaluable additions to the late season garden. They are suitable for many sites and styles...
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Ongoing
Ferns for the Mid-Atlantic Region
Ferns are a fascinating and endlessly diverse group of plants that can be found in nearly every corner of our planet. While fern biodiversit...
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Pycnanthemum for the Mid-Atlantic Region
Pycnanthemum, commonly known as mountain-mint, is a beautiful yet underappreciated genus of plants that is native primarily to the eastern U...
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