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Prairie Smoke Wild Flower Seeds for Planting

Prairie Smoke Wild Flower Seeds for Planting

$16.99 USD
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How to Sow and Plant


Sow seeds on the soil surface or lightly press them into well-drained soil, as light aids germination. Keep the soil slightly moist until germination occurs, typically within 2–4 weeks. Cold stratification for 3–4 weeks can improve germination. Transplant seedlings once they are well established, spacing adequately for mature growth.

How to Grow

Prairie Smoke thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soil. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires minimal watering. Avoid heavy, waterlogged soil. Remove spent flowers if desired, though leaving seed heads adds ornamental interest. Minimal fertilization is needed.

Tips

Cold stratification improves germination
Avoid overwatering
Leave seed heads for ornamental appeal
Ideal for native and rock gardens
Low maintenance perennial

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Features
life-cycle

Life Cycle

Perennial

plant-characteristics

Plant Characteristics

Feathery seed heads

growth-habit

Growth Habit

Clump-forming

bloom-season

Bloom Season

Late spring

flavour-profile

Flavour Profile

Ornamental

suitable-for

Suitable for

Outdoor

About
Prairie Smoke Wild Flower Seeds for Planting
seed-type

Seed Type

Open-pollinated

plant-type

Plant Type

Flowering perennial

Prairie Smoke (Geum triflorum) is a native perennial wildflower admired for its graceful pink flowers and distinctive plume-like seed heads that appear like drifting smoke. After blooming, the feathery seed structures persist, providing ornamental value well into summer. It is an excellent choice for native plant gardens, borders, and rock gardens, offering both beauty and ecological benefits by attracting bees and butterflies.

Planting information
planting-season

Planting Season

Spring

fruit-size

Fruit Size

N/A

plant-height

Plant Height

30–45 cm

light-requirement

Light Requirement

Full Sun

water-needs

Water Needs

Low

hardiness-zones

Hardiness Zones

USDA 3–8

container-garden

Container Garden

Yes

plant-spacing

Plant Spacing

30–40 cm

planting-depth

Planting Depth

Surface sow

growing-conditions

Growing Conditions

Well-drained soil

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000140019

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Prairie Smoke produce distinctive feathery seed heads after flowering?

Yes. After blooming, the flowers develop into soft, feathery seed heads that create a smoky appearance, giving the plant its common name.

Do the nodding flowers bloom before the decorative seed heads appear?

Yes. Graceful nodding flowers are followed by the ornamental, plume-like seed heads that provide extended seasonal interest.

Can Prairie Smoke be planted in rock gardens and native landscapes?

Yes. It is well suited for rock gardens, prairie plantings, native landscapes, and well-drained perennial borders.

Will the flowers attract bees and other pollinators?

Yes. The nectar-rich blooms attract bees and other beneficial pollinating insects during the flowering season.

Does the attractive foliage remain ornamental after flowering?

Yes. The finely divided foliage forms neat clumps that continue to add texture and interest after the blooms have faded.

How is Prairie Smoke different from Avens (Geum species)?

Prairie Smoke (Geum triflorum) is best known for its nodding flowers and distinctive feathery seed heads, while many other Geum species are primarily grown for their larger, upright, brightly colored flowers.