Prairie Smoke Geum
Perennial
- Seedheads resemble puffs of pink smoke in the landscape!
- Pink flowers bloom in the spring.
- Native to North American prairies.
- Easy to grow and resistant to deer and rabbits.
- Zones 3-7, sun, 18" tall x 12" wide at maturity.
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Description
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Common name: Geum, avens
Zone: 3 - 7
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun)
Height x width: 6-18" tall x 6-12" wide
Flower color: Pink
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Spring - summer
Bloom time: Spring, early summer
Features: Rare & unusual, native, heat tolerant, drought tolerant, deer resistant, container plants, cold tolerant
Uses: Accent, borders, container gardening, cottage gardening, ground cover, massing, naturalizing, rock gardens
How to Grow
Light: Does well in full sun (6+ hours direct sun). Tolerates some light shade, particularly in hot summer climates.
Water: Average water needs - water regularly until established.
Spacing: 12 inches
Fertilizing: Lightly fertilize in early spring with a well-balanced granular fertilizer.
Winterizing: No special care is needed. Spent flowers and seed heads can be left standing for winter interest. Clean up spent foliage and flowers in early spring as plants emerge.
Maintenance & pruning: Remove spent flowers and foliage promptly to encourage a flush of new growth and repeat blooms.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.