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Prairie Smoke

Geum Triflorum

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Overview

Prairie Smoke (Geum triflorum) is a charming perennial, native to North American prairies. Featuring wispy, smoke-like seed heads atop stems reaching 16-24 inches, it blooms with pink to reddish-purple flowers in late spring. This hardy plant thrives in USDA zones 3-7, prefers full sun to partial shade, and tolerates a range of soils. Ideal for naturalistic designs, it's dazzling en masse, attracting pollinators while requiring minimal maintenance.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, LowZones 5–10Climate Temperate
Prairie Smoke (Geum Triflorum) — smoke-like seed heads atop stems reaching 16-24 inches
Prairie Smoke (Geum Triflorum) — smoke-like seed heads atop stems reaching 16-24 inchesPrairie Smoke (Geum Triflorum) — Ideal for naturalistic designsPrairie Smoke (Geum Triflorum) — Prairie Smoke (Geum triflorum)Prairie Smoke (Geum Triflorum) — attracting pollinators while requiring minimal maintenancePrairie Smoke (Geum Triflorum) — also commonly referred to as Old Man's WhiskersPrairie Smoke (Geum Triflorum) — Prairie Smoke (Geum triflorum) is a charming perennial, native to North American prairies+125

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Low
USDA zones
5–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Rosaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Prairie Smoke (Geum Triflorum) — it blooms with pink to reddish-purple flowers in late spring
Prairie Smoke (Geum Triflorum) — smoke-like seed heads atop stems reaching 16-24 inches
Prairie Smoke (Geum Triflorum) — Ideal for naturalistic designs
Prairie Smoke (Geum Triflorum) — Prairie Smoke (Geum triflorum)
Prairie Smoke (Geum Triflorum) — attracting pollinators while requiring minimal maintenance
Prairie Smoke (Geum Triflorum) — also commonly referred to as Old Man's Whiskers
Prairie Smoke (Geum Triflorum) — Prairie Smoke (Geum triflorum) is a charming perennial, native to North American prairies
Prairie Smoke (Geum Triflorum) — This hardy plant thrives in USDA zones 3-7, prefers full sun to partial shade, and tolerates a range of soils
Prairie Smoke (Geum Triflorum) — is a charming herbaceous perennial native to North American prairies
Prairie Smoke (Geum Triflorum) — sandy or loamy soil but is quite adaptable to various soil conditions
Prairie Smoke (Geum Triflorum) — as long as they are not overly wet
Prairie Smoke (Geum Triflorum) — it demonstrates notable drought tolerance
Prairie Smoke (Geum Triflorum) — the plant produces nodding pink to red flowers that rise slightly above the foliage
Prairie Smoke (Geum Triflorum) — Once the blooms are pollinated
Prairie Smoke (Geum Triflorum) — Prairie Smoke thrives in full sun to partial shade
Prairie Smoke (Geum Triflorum) — typically from April to June
Prairie Smoke (Geum Triflorum) — aligning well with the growing desire for water-efficient landscapes.<br><br>In the spring
Prairie Smoke (Geum Triflorum) — and meadow-style landscapes
Prairie Smoke (Geum Triflorum) — besides optional division every few years to maintain its vigor.<br><br>Hardy in USDA zones 3 through 7
Prairie Smoke (Geum Triflorum) — making it a delightful conversation piece for any client's garden
Prairie Smoke (Geum Triflorum) — pink and red flowers in the garden
Prairie Smoke (Geum Triflorum) — it requires minimal care once established
Prairie Smoke (Geum Triflorum) — As a low maintenance choice
Prairie Smoke (Geum Triflorum) — Geum triflorum brings a touch of native prairie whimsy to rock gardens

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