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Geum triflorum

prarie smoke

Though the small bell-shaped flowers of Geum triflorum are attractive, the real show starts after the flowers have passed and the wispy smoke-like seed heads form, hence their common name. Plant these in sunny, well-drained sites for the best late-spring show.

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Height: 12-18 in
Spread: 8-12 in
Hardiness Zone: 3-9


Bloom Color: Red

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Species
Exposure
• Sun
Soil Moisture
• Dry
• Average
Ecoregion
• Not Ecotypic in New England
• (83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
Ornamental Interest
• Spring Bloom
• Summer Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Bees
• Other Pollinators/Wildlife
Tolerance
• Drought Tolerant
Additional Attributes
• Low Maintenance
Landscape Use
• Massing
• Rock garden
• Specimen
Growth Habit
• Compact/Clumping


North American Distribution


prarie smoke - Geum triflorum from Native Plant Trust