Pencader Hundred in Newark in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Herbaceous Garden
University of Delaware Botanic Gardens
The Herbaceous Garden highlights the beauty and diversity of herbaceous plants, defined as low-growing, soft-stemmed species whose above-ground growth is seasonal rather than woody or persistent. This broad group includes plants with various lifecycles. Many are perennials, which return each year from long-lived root systems, as well as most annuals and biennials.
Created in 1986 as an outdoor laboratory for the Herbaceous Plant Materials course, the garden originally featured rows of plants in rectangular beds maintained by dedicated volunteers who later formed the UDBG Friends. A redesign in 1989 introduced curvilinear beds. In 2009, the installation of Crossan Circle brought accessible brick paths, further enhancing the space. Today, UDBG staff and volunteers continue to refine and enrich the plantings, ensuring the garden remains a dynamic and welcoming place for learning and enjoyment.
Erected by University of Delaware College of Agriculture & Natural Resources.
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Location. 39° 39.942′ N, 75° 44.966′ W. Marker is in Newark, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is in Pencader Hundred. It is on Roger Martin Lane west of Sincock Lane, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 219 Roger Martin Ln, Newark DE 19716, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Wilmington and in Greater Philadelphia. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic, on the Delmarva Peninsula, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Charles Dunham Garden (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Charles W. Dunham Entranceway to the University of Delaware
Credits. This page was last revised on August 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 11 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 16, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
