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

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) — typically from April to June; revealing feathery tails that persist well into the summer, image 99

Prairie Smoke (Geum Triflorum) — is a charming herbaceous perennial native to North American prairies; this hardy plant thrives in USDA zones 3-7, image 93

Prairie Smoke (Geum Triflorum) — as long as they are not overly wet; making it a delightful conversation piece for any client's garden, image 96

Prairie Smoke (Geum Triflorum) — it demonstrates notable drought tolerance; this hardy plant thrives in USDA zones 3-7, prefers full sun to partial, image 97

Prairie Smoke (Geum Triflorum) — Once the blooms are pollinated; this hardy plant thrives in USDA zones 3-7, prefers full sun to partial shade, and, image 101

Prairie Smoke (Geum Triflorum) — revealing feathery tails that persist well into the summer; sandy or loamy soil but is quite adaptable to various, image 102

Prairie Smoke (Geum Triflorum) — providing enduring visual interest; revealing feathery tails that persist well into the summer, image 103

Prairie Smoke (Geum Triflorum) — As a low maintenance choice; making it a delightful conversation piece for any client's garden, image 104

Prairie Smoke (Geum Triflorum) — and meadow-style landscapes; making it a delightful conversation piece for any client's garden, image 108

Prairie Smoke (Geum Triflorum) — besides optional division every few years to maintain its vigor.<br><br>Hardy in USDA zones 3 through 7; sandy or, image 106

Prairie Smoke (Geum Triflorum) — it requires minimal care once established; this hardy plant thrives in USDA zones 3-7, prefers full sun to partial, image 105

Prairie Smoke (Geum Triflorum) — Geum triflorum brings a touch of native prairie whimsy to rock gardens; revealing feathery tails that persist well, image 107

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, image 116

Prairie Smoke (Geum Triflorum) — it blooms with pink to reddish-purple flowers in late spring; revealing feathery tails that persist well into the, image 115

Prairie Smoke (Geum Triflorum) — smoke-like seed heads atop stems reaching 16-24 inches; sandy or loamy soil but is quite adaptable to various soil, image 114

Prairie Smoke (Geum Triflorum) — perennial with pink and red blooms; revealing feathery tails that persist well into the summer, image 111

Prairie Smoke (Geum Triflorum) — making it a delightful conversation piece for any client's garden; this hardy plant thrives in USDA zones 3-7, image 109

Prairie Smoke (Geum Triflorum) — pink and red flowers in the garden; sandy or loamy soil but is quite adaptable to various soil conditions, image 110

Prairie Smoke (Geum Triflorum) — perennial for full or half; making it a delightful conversation piece for any client's garden, image 112

Prairie Smoke (Geum Triflorum) — Prairie Smoke (Geum triflorum) is a charming perennial, native to North American prairies; this hardy plant, image 113

Prairie Smoke (Geum Triflorum) — Prairie Smoke (Geum triflorum); revealing feathery tails that persist well into the summer, image 119

Prairie Smoke (Geum Triflorum) — Prairie Smoke thrives in full sun to partial shade; sandy or loamy soil but is quite adaptable to various soil, image 122

Prairie Smoke (Geum Triflorum) — also commonly referred to as Old Man's Whiskers; making it a delightful conversation piece for any client's garden, image 120

Prairie Smoke (Geum Triflorum) — is a charming herbaceous perennial native to North American prairies; this hardy plant thrives in USDA zones 3-7, image 121

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