Little to no precipitation can cause drought. Many native plants go through a process called thermoperiodism because Kansas experiences different periods of extreme weather. Plants in Kansas tend to be tolerant of most conditions, some more than others. There are drought resistant plants located in the park, shown in the table made by Holly Dickman shows a list of drought tolerant plant materials found in northwest Kansas. Although the site is in northeast Kansas, the plants do not vary enough for a separate list. Drought resistant does not mean these plants can go indefinitely without water. It means that they can survive long periods of time with little water. However, they are more advantaged in a small drought than the plants that require
