See also: Dr. Leonard Perry, UVM Extension Professor:
2005 Herbaceous Perennial Trials at the Hort Farm

Brian Vaughan, Curator

Curator of Perennial Border Display Garden: Brian Vaughan

A display border of a large number of labeled perennial plants useful in Vermont gardens is located near the parking area. Research on perennials has included cut flower studies, hardiness trials and disease control of mildew on phlox. Asters and solidago (goldenrod) are being evaluated for their characteristics, hardiness and potential uses.