Geum triflorum

Geum triflorum

Prairie Smoke

Photo Credit: Jeff Epping

Photo Credit: Olbrich Gardens

Photo Credit: Olbrich Gardens

Photo Credit: Marcia Benson


Geum triflorum

Prairie Smoke

This distinctive, in-demand native wildflower is revered for its long lasting, silky pink seed heads which follow the nodding, pink, bell-shaped flowers. Red fall foliage color is an added bonus. When allowed to spread like a groundcover, it appears like a pink cloud hugging the earth. Grows best in dry, rocky or sandy soil that is well-drained.

Plant Details

  • Zone: 3 - 7
  • Height: 6-18
  • Spread: 6-12
  • Exposure: Full Sun
  • Soil Moisture: Low Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
  • Drought tolerant: Yes, Once Established
  • Bloom time: Early Summer, Late Spring, Mid-Spring
  • Foliage Color: Green Shades
  • Flower Color: Pink Shades
  • Fragrant: No
  • Good Cut Flower: Yes
  • Native: Native Species
  • Deer resistant: Yes
  • Rabbit resistant: No
  • Bee-friendly: Yes
  • Attracts butterflies: Yes
  • Attracts hummingbirds: No
  • Groundcover: Yes
  • Roy Diblik Favorite: No

Plant Details

  • Zone: 3 - 7
  • Height: 6-18
  • Spread: 6-12
  • Exposure: Full Sun
  • Soil Moisture: Low Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
  • Drought tolerant: Yes, Once Established
  • Bloom time: Early Summer, Late Spring, Mid-Spring
  • Foliage Color: Green Shades
  • Flower Color: Pink Shades
  • Fragrant: No
  • Good Cut Flower: Yes
  • Native: Native Species
  • Bee-friendly: Yes
  • Deer resistant: Yes
  • Rabbit resistant: No
  • Attracts butterflies: Yes
  • Attracts hummingbirds: No
  • Groundcover: Yes
  • Roy Diblik Favorite: No

Grower Information

  • PowerPlug Size(s): 32s
  • Optimal Planting Time: Spring
  • Retail Sales Window: Spring, Summer
  • Moisture in Production: Average, Consistent
  • Requires Shade in Production: No
  • Vernalization Required for Bloom: No
  • Vernalization Beneficial: Yes