Mt. Cuba Center
Mt. Cuba Center is a botanic garden that highlights the beauty and value of native plants to inspire conservation. Once the private estate of Pamela and Lammot du Pont Copeland, Mt. Cuba opened to the public in 2013 and now spans 68 acres of gardens and over 1,000 acres of natural lands. Mt. Cuba invests in native plant research, education, and open space preservation, having protected 15,000 acres in the mid-Atlantic region. Gardening, art, and conservation classes are offered year-round in person and online.
Mt. Cuba Center Shares Results from Four-Year Vernonia Trial
The trial results show that Vernonia, also known as ironweeds, are highly adaptable native plants in almost any garden environment.
