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.
Native plants grown by SDSU students using local seed will be available for sale, including themed plant packs and individual species. SDSU faculty, Extension Field Specialists, and students will also be available to answer questions and share Extension resources. Many themed plant packs will be available. Look for the Winter Birdscape Pack, with plants that support birds through the winter; the Bad Soils Pack, with plants that do well in harsh soil conditions; the Penstemon Pack, featuring a selection of native penstemons; and the Sensory Garden Pack, with plants selected for fragrance. Short presentations will cover native seed storage, seed source selection, the performance of local, northern, and southern seed sources in South Dakota, the cost-benefit of using plugs versus seeds, and native plants that support birds.
