Melinda Myers

Prairie Smoke

Botanical Name

Geum triflorum

Min Zone

3

Max Zone

7

Height

6 to 18 inches

Width

6 to 12 inches

Flowers

Late spring to early summer: pink, purple

Fruit

Seeds with long, feathery tails

Light

Full sun

Soil

Dry, well-drained

Planting & Care

• Like other geums, prairie smoke prefers climates with cooler summers
• Well-draining soils is a must for survival, especially in winter

Problems

Root rot in poorly draining soils