Mt Cuba Center
A view of Mt. Cuba's natural lands
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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.

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Mt. Cuba is closed for general admission until April 1, 2026.

An ecological gardening certificate student completes a Native Plants of Fall exam in Mt. Cuba Center's naturalistic gardens.
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Classes and Programs

Classes offered year-round. Learn to garden in harmony with nature, take an art class, attend an event, and more!

Lady Bug Garden Crawl
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Member Events

All membership levels now get access to members-only programs and events throughout the season.

a goldenrod plant with yellow, firework-like blooms and two bees.
New Research Report on Solidago! Read up on 70 goldenrod species, cultivars, and ecotypes. Read up on 70 goldenrod species, cultivars, and ecotypes.
Trial Garden

Mt. Cuba Center evaluates native plants and related cultivars for horticultural and ecological value.

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Mt Cuba Center

Our team includes expert researchers who seek to expand the knowledge and appreciation of native plants and promote conservation.

Featured Findings

Mt. Cuba's latest trial evaluated 45 different Vernonia species and cultivars in full sun over a four-year period and focused on their ornamental and ecological value.

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Amsonia Trial
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Mt. Cuba Center

New cultivars

Learn about Mt. Cuba Center’s plant introduction program

Current Initiatives

Plant Introductions

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Saving Species from Extinction

Native Plant Conservation

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Cultivar Research

Do leaf-eating insects eat nativars?

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