Growing a Greener World Episode 906: Mt. Cuba Center

Just 40 miles southwest of the metropolis of downtown Philadelphia, Mt. Cuba Center offers a world where native plants reign supreme. There are thousands of varietals here, and the richness of their display dazzles the senses.

The Center has become renowned for its native plant research. Here, cultivar varietals undergo extensive trials to observe and compare performance, color, growth habits, and any other point of interest for horticulture or backyard gardening. Mt. Cuba Center publishes and shares details on top trial performers on their website, and the findings they provide are sought out and utilized by educational institutions, industry professionals and gardeners all over the world.