prairie smoke
Geum triflorum
prairie smoke (Geum triflorum) is a Colorado-native perennial suited to the Colorado Front Range. It matures to about 18 in tall and 9–12 in wide, needs medium to high water, and prefers full sun to part. Fire-wise zone 1-2 perennial; ignitability rating 8.0/10.
Colorado nativemedium to high water18 in tall and 9–12 in wideDeer-resistant
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At a glance
- Botanical name
- Geum triflorum
- Type
- Perennial
- Mature size
- 18 in tall and 9–12 in wide
- Water needs
- medium to high water
- Sun
- full sun to part
- Colorado native
- Yes
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Soil
- clay, loam, sandy
- Soil pH
- 6.5–8.0
- Hail tolerance
- high
- Wind tolerance
- high
- Salt tolerance
- moderate
- Bloom color
- pink, red
- Bloom time
- early summer
- Pollinator value
- high
- Good for
- slope
Planting & establishment
Deep-water first season to establish, then minimal water needed.
Frequently asked questions
- Is prairie smoke good for the Colorado Front Range?
- Yes. prairie smoke is included in the Front Range Plant Finder as a perennial suited to Colorado's Front Range.
- How big does prairie smoke get?
- It matures to about 18 in tall and 9–12 in wide.
- How much water does prairie smoke need?
- It needs medium to high water once established.
- Is prairie smoke native to Colorado?
- Yes — it is a Colorado native.
