Go Back Geum Prairie Smoke

Posted: May 7, 2019 at 4:04 PM

Geum triflorum 'Prairie Smoke'

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    Plant Type: Perennials

    Geums charming, nodding pink spring flowers give rise to feathery, smoky-pink seed heads that decorate the plants in mid-summer.  Spreading slowly from its roots, Prairie Smoke can be used as a small-scale groundcover.  Grows easily in lean-to-average fertility garden soils.

    Plant Availability

     Geum Prairie Smoke is not available for purchase at this time.

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    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    Flower Color

    Pink

    Foliage Color

    Green

    Plant Spread

    18 in.

    Good Companions

    A nice companion for the various prairie grasses like Little Blue Stem (Schizachyrium) and Junegrass (Koelaria). Extremely cold hardy.

    Plant Height

    12-15 in.

    Scape Height

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    Hardness Zone

    3-8

    Soil Moisture

    Average water needs

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Ground cover, Border

    Bloom Time

    Mid summer

    Critter Resistance

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    Exposure

    Full sun

    Growth Rate

    medium to fast

    Seasonal Interests

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