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Prairie Smoke

Geum triflorum
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Prairie Smoke is one of the most distinctive native wildflowers, offering beauty long after its blooms have faded. In late spring, nodding pink to rosy-purple flowers hang like tiny lanterns from slender stems above a mound of fern-like foliage. As the flowers mature, they transform into silky, plume-like seed heads that catch the light and sway in the breeze, creating the smoky effect that gives this plant its common name.

Growing just 12–18 inches tall, Prairie Smoke gradually forms a low, attractive mat of foliage that remains appealing throughout the growing season. Its compact size makes it an excellent choice for rock gardens, prairie plantings, borders, and sunny slopes. Native bees visit the flowers, while the unique seed heads provide weeks of ornamental interest after bloom.

Why Choose Prairie Smoke?

  • Unusual flowers and feathery seed heads provide multi-season interest
  • Compact size fits easily into small gardens and borders
  • Attractive fern-like foliage forms a tidy groundcover
  • Supports native pollinators in spring
  • Drought-tolerant once established

Prairie Smoke prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Leave the seed heads intact to enjoy their ornamental display, and divide mature clumps every few years if needed.

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  • Drought-tolerant once established; water moderately until the plant is well-rooted.
  • Prefers well-drained, sandy, or loamy soils.