Prairie Smoke Geum
Geum triflorum
GEE-um try-FLOR-um
Perennials: Flower
Old Man's Whiskers
Zone
5: -20° to -10°
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
Pink
Blooming Time
Late Spring - Early Summer
Habit
Upright
Height
12–18 in
Spread
12–18 in
Form
Cup
Characteristics
Type
Native Selection
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Cold Hardy
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators; Attracts Beneficial Insects
Uses/Placement
Edging
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Part Shade
Soil Texture
Loamy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Average to Moist
Soil PH
Neutral: 6.5-7.0
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Organic Matter Recommended
Fertilizer
Light Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Pre-Bloom
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Rarely Needs Division