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PRAIRIE SMOKE
Geum triflorum
AKA: Old Man's Whiskers
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Hardiness Zone: 3-7 · Mature Height: 6-18 Inches · Mature Spread: 6-12 Inches
Buy Prairie Smoke online. Prairie Smoke's name is derived from the wispy and wild textured seedheads that this reddish-pink flowering perennial produce. Native to the central and northern United States and into Canada, this Great Plains perennial is slowly getting hard to find. It spreads by rhizomes, and works great when planted in masses in for groundcover.
Family: Rosaceae · Common Name: Geum
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- A pre-applied, pre-measured amount of time release fertilizer that keeps your plant well nourished for up to one year.
- Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels are included in the top of each container to use when planting as they help retain soil moisture, and plants will establish more quickly with less transplant shock. Plants will also survive drought-like conditions and accidental missed waterings better.
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PRAIRIE SMOKE Plant Characteristics
Cultural Information*
| • | Leaf Scorch - Moderate Resistance |
| • | Leaf Spot - Moderate Resistance |
| • | Powdery Mildew - Moderate Resistance |
| • | Root Rot - Low Resistance |
Growth Rate*
| • | Medium |
Leaf Color Fall*
| • | Green |
Leaf Color Spring*
| • | Green |
Leaf Color Summer*
| • | Green |
Leaf Type*
| • | Deciduous/Herbaceous |
Plant Type*
| • | Perennial |
Preferred Soil Conditions*
| • | Adapts Well to Most Soil Types |
| • | Average |
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Well-Drained |
Propagation Methods*
| • | Cuttings or Divisions |
Season of Interest*
| • | Early Spring |
| • | Fall |
| • | Late Spring/Early Summer |
| • | Late Summer/Early Autumn |
| • | Spring |
| • | Summer |
| • | Summer Flowering |
| • | Winter |
| • | Year-Round |
Uses*
| • | Accent Plant |
| • | Border Plant |
| • | Cut Flowers |
| • | Mass Planting |
| • | Rock Gardens |
| • | Under Power Lines |
| • | Wildlife Habitat |
| • | Flowering |
Exposure (Short)
| • | Partial Sun |
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PRAIRIE SMOKE Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips
Geum is somewhat easy to grow and adapts to most conditions, however avoid heavy clay soils and wet areas. Feed once a year with a slow release fertilizer.
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