Jessica Lubell

Jessica Lubell is assistant professor, Ornamental Horticulture, Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture, University of Connecticut; jessica.lubell@uconn.edu.

Spiraea Tomentosa

This novel native delivers a dazzling display of pink flowers in summer.

October 12, 2015

Suitable substitutes

Consider native alternatives for Japanese barberry and winged euonymus.

April 15, 2014

On the back burner

Production numbers of natives aren’t keeping pace with consumer interest

September 16, 2013

Variations on a theme

Natives are put to the test next to landscape standbys

July 09, 2013

Native or not?

The native status of the plant breeder’s progeny needs to be established.

April 04, 2013