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Trial Garden Highlights – Pycnanthemum (mountain-mint)

Trial Garden Highlights – Pycnanthemum (mountain-mint)

Date
Thu, Aug 20
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

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Pycnanthemum, commonly known as mountain-mint, is a powerhouse native perennial prized for its aromatic foliage, long bloom season, and exceptional value to pollinators. Join gardeners and plant enthusiast of all levels as Sam Hoadley, Mt. Cuba’s manager of horticultural research, guides you through this first look at the three-year Pycnanthemum trial and highlights top-performing species that make beautiful, resilient, and ecologically valuable additions to Mid-Atlantic gardens. Sam will lead you through the trial rows, sharing data on which varieties are outperforming the rest in habit, bloom density, and resilience. This isn’t just a tour—it’s a rare opportunity to see active horticultural research through the eyes of the expert leading it. Register now to discover why mountain-mints deserve a place in your garden. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Thursday, August 20, 2026. 🥬 Certificate of Attendance for Continuing Education Units (CEUs) available 🥬 New class 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 NOW: General Public Individual+ & Dual+ Members Supporter, Advocate & Conservator Members

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