Prairie Smoke

Geum triflorum

Prairie Smoke (Geum triflorum) is a seasonal plant with reddish-pink blooms from late spring into early summer. They prefer mesic soil in sun to part sun, where they grow up to 1 foot tall. They are a good choice for slopes. Companion plants include Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) and ‘Kobold' Blazing Star (Liatris spicata 'Kobold').

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Prairie Smoke (Geum triflorum) is a seasonal plant with reddish-pink blooms from late spring into early summer. They prefer mesic soil in sun to part sun, where they grow up to 1 foot tall. They are a good choice for slopes. Companion plants include Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) and ‘Kobold' Blazing Star (Liatris spicata 'Kobold').

About

Light Requirements
Sun, Part Sun
Moisture Requirements
Banks
Soil Requirements
Most Soils
Height
Very Short, Short
Spacing
1 foot
Category
Seasonal
Attracts
Bees
Illinois Native Plant Status
Illinois Native
Bloom Time
May, June
Bloom Color
Magenta, Red, Pink
Seasonality
Spring, Summer
Sociability
Groups of 50+