CONSERVATION MEMBERSHIP Calendar News Action Tickets Native Plant Finder Employment Student Login Member Login MENU We have created a living collection of native and historic plants. IN THIS SECTION About Vision and Mission Our History Construction Updates Plant Collections Plant Collections As a botanical garden, Mt. Cuba Center holds living collections of plants, much like a museum houses collections of art or historical artifacts. Mt. Cuba Center’s collections are focused on plants native to the Eastern Temperate Forests of the United States with a particular emphasis on the Appalachian Piedmont, an area that spans nine states from New York to Alabama. In addition to native plant specimens, Mt. Cuba Center maintains historic collections that include non-native plants important to the character and cultural history of the property and the Copeland family legacy. Mt. Cuba Center also holds special collections representing extensive compilations of certain species of plants. Our North American hexastylis and trillium collections are of national significance and have been accredited by the Plant Collections Network. Mt. Cuba Center’s collections conserve genetic diversity and display the native beauty of the flora of the eastern United States. Through the lens of the plant collections, Mt. Cuba Center builds its gardens, conducts research initiatives and conservation efforts, and educates the public on the important role these plants play in our delicate ecosystem. PLAN YOUR NEXT VISIT JOIN OUR TEAM Apply Now CLICK HERE FOR MORE UPCOMING PROGRAM SCHEDULE Grow Your Knowledge LEARN MORE SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER GARDENS OPEN FOR GENERAL ADMISSION APRIL–NOVEMBER. CLASSES OFFERED YEAR-ROUND. 3120 BARLEY MILL RD, HOCKESSIN, DE 19707 302.239.4244 LIKE MT CUBA CENTER ON FACEBOOK FOLLOW @MTCUBACENTER ON TWITTER FOLLOW @MTCUBACENTER ON INSTAGRAM SUBSCRIBE TO MT CUBA CENTER ON YOUTUBE CHECK OUT MT CUBA CENTER ON PINTEREST COPYRIGHT 2021 MT. CUBA CENTER This site uses cookies to provide you with a great user experience. By using Mt. Cuba Center's website, you accept our use of cookies. OkPrivacy policy