Geum triflorum, (prairie smoke, three-flowered avens, or old man's whiskers) is a spring-blooming perennial herbaceous plant of North America from northern Canada to California and east to New York. The flowers bloom from mid-spring to early summer.
Family:
Rosaceae (Rose)
Height:
6 inches to 1 foot
Leaves:
All leaves are basal, 4 to 9 inches long and divided into several toothed leaflets
Flower:
Unusual, reddish-purple, bell-shaped flowers on long, drooping stalks.
Bloom time:
April-June
Nicknames:
Old Man’s Whiskers, Torch Flowers, Johnny Smokers
Habitat:
Dry fields and prairies
Wildlife Benefits:
Flowers are attractive to bumblebees.
Can I plant this in my garden?
Suitable for gardens that are sunny, with dry to mesic soil conditions. Give this short plant plenty of open space, as it can easily be crowded out by other plants.
References:
https://www.minnesotawildflowers.info/flower/prairie-smoke
http://www.illinoiswildflowers.info/prairie/plantx/prairie_smoke.html
Family | Rosaceae |
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Habit | Forb |
Flower | pink, purple, red |
Origin | native |
Life cycle | perennial |
Bloom time | (4) April, (5) May, (6) June |
*sites | Keller Golf Course, Snail Lake |