Geum triflorum

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Geum Triflorum 9 Geum Triflorum 1 Geum Triflorum (1) Geum Triflorum Geum Triflorum Ii Geum Triflorum I Geum Triflorum 5 Geum Triflorum 8 Geum Triflorum 3 Geum Triflorum 2

Geum triflorum

Common Name: Prairie Smoke

Prairie Smoke is a showy low-growing perennial reaching 6 to 16 inches tall. It thrives in dry prairies and open woodlands, preferring well-drained sandy or loamy soils. The pink to reddish nodding flowers bloom in spring, later forming feathery seed heads that give the plant its distinctive smoky appearance. It is ideal for rock gardens, prairie restorations, and pollinator-friendly landscapes.

Characteristics

Product Form Plant
Type Forb
Sun Full Sun, Partial Sun
Soil Loam, Sand/Gravel, Calcareous
Moisture Dry, Mesic
Average Max Height (inches) 12
Suggested Plant Spacing (inches) 8
Bloom month(s) April, May, June
Bloom Color or Type Pink, Red
Dominance Low

Range Maps

Sowing Information

For most homeowners, the recommended method is to hand-broadcast seed at a minimum rate of 16–64 PLS (Pure Live Seed) ounces per acre. To ensure even coverage, broadcast the seed in perpendicular passes across the site. Grass seed should be broadcast first and lightly raked into the soil. Afterward, apply a light mulch layer using clean, seed-free straw or, preferably, our native Little Bluestem straw, available at our retail garden centers. Once mulching is complete, broadcast native wildflower seed over the area without raking it in. A good rainfall or thorough watering will provide sufficient soil contact for successful germination.

Planting Information

Dig a hole in your planting site slightly larger than the plant’s root system. When placing the plant into the hole, ensure that the soil line remains consistent with its original level in the pot. Fill in around the roots with the excavated soil, gently firming it to eliminate air pockets. Water the plant thoroughly the same day to promote successful establishment.