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Lora Perkins

Professor and SDSU Extension Native Plant Specialist

605-688-4997

McFadden Biostress Laboratory 142B
Box 2140B
Brookings, SD 57007

Lora supports the citizens of South Dakota in her role as a Professor and SDSU Extension Native Plant Specialist. Lora also serves as the editor-in-chief of the Native Plant Journal. 

State & Regional Offices

SDSU Campus

Also by Lora Perkins

Rows of starter plants in containers

SDSU Extension promotes native plants with events across state

June 02, 2026

South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce a series of Native Plant Expos across the state this spring.

Group of people browsing native plant sales
Jun 21

Native Plant Expo @ Pierre

Join the SDSU Native Plant Initiative at East Pierre Landscape and Garden Center (5400 SD-34, Pierre, SD 57501) on June 21 for our final Native Plant Expo of the season.

People shop for plants on tables outside
Jun 13

Native Plant Expo @ Sioux Falls

Visit the SDSU Native Plant Initiative at Rock Garden Nursery (2000 North Dr, Sioux Falls, SD 57104) on June 13 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for a Native Plant Expo in a beautiful garden setting.