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+