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Untangling the Complexities of Native Cultivars
Join Sam Hoadley, Mt. Cuba Center’s Manager of Horticultural Research, for a deep dive into the controversial and complicated world of nativars. Get a crash course on what makes a cultivar a cultivar and learn about which cultivars may, or may not, be beneficial for wildlife and where and when cultivars may be most appropriate in the modern landscape. This engaging open discussion is designed for intermediate to advanced gardeners who already have experience growing native plants and cultivars.
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This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Wednesday, June 10, 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.
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