Prairie Smoke
Introduce the charming Prairie Smoke (Geum triflorum) to your garden. This native perennial showcases nodding, dark pink flowers on striking reddish-purple stems, a favorite for bumblebees. After blooming, delicate, feathery seed tails appear, adding unique texture. Its lacy, blue-green foliage transforms into a deep red hue in the fall. As a low-growing, low-maintenance native, it's naturally pest-free and deer-resistant, perfect for mass plantings, rock gardens, or as a groundcover. It thrives in cool, dry conditions within zones 3-7, preferring full sun and well-draining soil.
$11.32
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
2589
/ 3268
#2589 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-59%
Below average
Hardiness Zones
37
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Who it's for
- Unique Ornamental Value
- Exceptional Drought Tolerance
- Low Maintenance Native
Who should skip it
- Slow to Establish
- Requires Excellent Drainage
- Short Flower Bloom
Key Specs
Hardiness Zones
3-7
Mature Height
8 inches tall
Mature Spread
6-12 inches wide
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Bloom Time
Late spring to summer
Ships As
Potted Plant
Neonicotinoid Free
Yes
Growth Habit
Groundcover
Features
- Attracts beneficial pollinators
- Unique feathery seed plumes
- Autumn foliage turns deep red
- Low-growing and low-maintenance
- Pest and deer resistant
- Ideal for groundcover or mass planting
- Native wildflower for northern regions
What customers say
Customers highly value the unique beauty and successful establishment of Prairie Smoke. Reviewers consistently praise the high quality and viability of the perennial, noting it is often hard to find elsewhere. The striking, wispy seed heads are a major highlight for native gardens. A recurring theme involves the need for patience, as this native perennial requires time to mature and flower robustly. While some initial disappointment exists regarding slow growth, those who wait report immense satisfaction with the eventual resilient and drought tolerant display. The consensus is that Prairie Smoke is a worthwhile, high impact addition for dedicated gardeners willing to invest the necessary time.
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