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prairie smoke

prairie smoke

Geum triflorum

perennial☀️ full sun💧 low waterZone 3aZone 8b

A native prairie perennial with delicate pink flowers and distinctive feathery seed heads that persist into fall. It thrives in dry, sunny conditions and requires minimal maintenance once established.

Overview

Form
Mounding
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
0.5–1.5′ tall × 1–1.5′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

high
Zone 3aZone 8b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 8b

pH Range

67.5
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 6 to 7.5

Soil Texture

Medium

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

North American prairies

Native to: Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin, Illinois

Function & Care

erosion controlmedicinalpollinator nectarywildlife benefitedible

Edible Parts

root

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, division