Trial Garden Highlights: Vernonia (ironweed)
Schedule
Thu Aug 28 2025 at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Mt. Cuba Center | Hockessin, DE
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Date: August 28th, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pmPrice: $39
Location: Mt. Cuba Center
3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE 19707
The genus Vernonia, commonly known as ironweed, is an often-overlooked yet beautiful aster relative replete with eye catching pink to purple late summer-to-fall blooms. Vernonia ranges from compact and tidy plants to towering behemoths topping out at over 13 feet in height, which are sure to make a statement in the landscape. Sam Hoadley, Mt. Cuba’s manager of horticultural research, will be your guide through the Vernonia trials, sharing the best Vernonia for gardens and for wildlife.
This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Thursday, August 28, 2025.
About the Instructor:
Sam Hoadley is the Manager of Horticultural Research at Mt. Cuba Center where he evaluates native plant species, old and new cultivars, and hybrids in the Trial Garden. He earned his degree in Sustainable Landscape Horticulture from the University of Vermont. Some of his favorite native plants include Amsonia, Baptisia, Clematis, and Silphium.
Register Here: https://mtcubacenter.org/event/trial-garden-highlights-vernonia-ironweed/
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Where is it happening?
Mt. Cuba Center, 3104 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE 19707-9579, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
