Geum triflorum - Prairie smoke

Geum triflorum, commonly known as Prairie Smoke, is a charming native perennial celebrated for its unique, nodding pink blooms and feathery seed heads. In spring, it sends up dusky rose, bell-shaped flowers that hang in clusters of three. As the blooms fade, they transform into wispy, smoke-like seed plumes that give the plant its common name and lasting ornamental value.

This drought-tolerant wildflower thrives in well-drained soils and is ideal for rock gardens, prairie plantings, and naturalized landscapes. Its finely divided, fern-like foliage forms a soft green mound, providing texture and ground coverage. Geum triflorum is low-maintenance, pollinator-friendly, and adapts well to dry or gravelly sites.

Sun Requirements:

Full Sun to Part Shade. Prefers at least 6 hours of sunlight daily but tolerates light shade, especially in hotter regions.

Maximum Growth Height:

6–12 inches (15–30 cm) in bloom, with flower stalks rising above a low mound of foliage.

Bloom Month:

May to June. Offers spring blooms followed by distinctive, smoky seed heads that persist into summer.