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Prairie Smoke

Geum triflorum

Prairie smoke is a beloved prairie perennial whose nodding dusky-pink flowers give way to wispy, smoke-like feathered seedheads that catch the light. Drought-tolerant and enchanting in masses.

Family
Rosaceae
Type
wildflower
Lifespan
perennial
Height
0.5–1.5 ft
Spacing
0.5–1.5 ft apart
Light
sun
Soil moisture
dry, moist
Soil pH
neutral
Bloom
April, May, June
Bloom colors
pink, red
Wildlife value
pollinators, butterflies
Landscape uses
border, container
Native states
AZ, CA, CO, IA, ID, IL, MI, MN, MT, ND, NM, NV, NY, OR, SD, UT, WA, WI, WY