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Allison Dollen

SDSU Extension Native Plant Field Specialist

605-688-6053

McCrory Gardens
631 22nd Ave.
Box 2140A
Brookings, SD 57007

Allison supports the citizens of South Dakota in her role as an SDSU Extension Native Plant Field Specialist at McCrory Gardens in Brookings.

Also by Allison Dollen
Cluster of white panicle asters blooming in a grassy area.
Oct      Nov 09 - 08

Native Plant Photo Contest

The SDSU Native Plant Initiative is hosting a Native Plant Photo Contest from October 9 through November 8.

Calico aster, Aromatic aster, and Heath aster.

Asters of South Dakota

Once considered roadside weeds, native asters make a fine addition to gardens and prairies. With thoughtful selection, gardeners can have asters blooming from late summer through late fall, providing essential forage for pollinators.

Plant profiles of purple prairie clover, white prairie clover, and golden prairie clover.

Prairie Clovers of South Dakota

Many of us are familiar with the white clover growing in our lawns or the yellow sweet clover growing in rangelands, but did you know that South Dakota has several native prairie clovers that are beneficial for pollinators, birds, and wildlife?