Prairie Smoke 20 Seeds Geum triflorum

Geum triflorum, commonly called prairie smoke, is a perennial wildflower native to prairies, open woodlands, and rocky slopes across North America. This low-growing member of the rose family is admired for both its delicate flowers and its distinctive, feathery seed heads. In spring to early summer, it sends up nodding, bell-shaped blooms in shades of pink to purplish-red, usually appearing in clusters of three, which give the species its name. After pollination, the real spectacle begins: each flower transforms into a plume of silky, smoke-like seed tails that catch the light and ripple in the breeze, creating a soft, ethereal effect over the plant. Its finely divided, fern-like foliage forms attractive basal clumps, turning shades of red and bronze in autumn, adding multi-season interest. Beyond its ornamental appeal, Geum triflorum supports native pollinators and is highly drought tolerant, making it a resilient choice for naturalized plantings, prairie restorations, and rock gardens.