The SDSU Native Plant Initiative is hosting a Native Plant Photo Contest from October 9 through November 8. Enter photos of plants native to South Dakota for a chance to win cash prizes.
Submissions will be accepted through Sunday, November 8, and winners will be announced shortly thereafter. Submissions can be completed by filling out the form found using the blue register button above. Participants must be 18 years or older.
Eastern pasqueflower (Pulsatilla patens), your South Dakota state flower, could be the queen of all our native wildflowers. It often blooms while there is still snow on the ground and can give us hope that winter is coming to an end.
Leadplant (Amorpha canescens) deserves a close look, especially when it blooms. This little shrub showcases spikes of bright purple flowers with striking yellow-orange stamens and silvery-gray leaves.
One of the many great features of native plants is that they don’t need a lot of fall maintenance! The seed heads on native flowers and grasses provide winter interest in the garden, while also providing food and shelter for birds.