Amsonia hubrichtii (Hubricht's bluestar)
Photo by LWLA (Larry Weaner Landscape Associates)
Plant Trials at Mt. Cuba
Sam Hoadley
Join Sam Hoadley, the Manager of Horticultural Research at Mt. Cuba Center, as he highlights top performing native species and cultivars from Mt. Cuba's most recent evaluations including wild hydrangea, Carex, Amsonia, Vernonia, and Solidago. These beautiful and ecologically valuable perennials and shrubs represent some of the best native plants for common gardens in the mid-Atlantic region and beyond. Sam will discuss their horticultural and ecological performance and share important information on how to use these standouts to elevate your garden.
Thursday, May 28th, 2026 | 3:00 - 4:15 PM ET
Category: Home gardener
Fee: $38
Student & Wild Ones member discounts - email info@ndal.org for discount codes
Group and Gift Orders (follow instructions upon registering)
Registration open & recording viewable for 3 months after live date.
Instructor Bio:
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. When Sam is not in the gardens he can be found working as a liaison with the mid-Atlantic horticultural and nursery community to help promote the use of beautiful and ecologically valuable plants from Mt. Cuba’s evaluations. Sam grew up in East Granby Connecticut where his passion for plants and the natural world grew and led him to the pursuit of his degree in Sustainable Landscape Horticulture and at the University of Vermont.