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Common
name: "Prairie Smoke"
Latin name: Geum triflorum
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Zone:
3 - 9
Elevation to: 10,000'
Growth habit: Clump forming
Max height: 12" - 16"
Spread: 12"
Flowers: Yes, April - June
Flower type: Cymes
Native to area: Yes
Available varieties: 4
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Pictured: Prairie
Smoke
Geum
triflorum |
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Perennial
Cultivation:
Plant Prairie Smoke in full sun in fertile well drained soil. Geum
"Prairie
Smoke" dislikes having wet feet during the winter, which
these days shouldn't be much of a problem. Prairie Smoke is Colorado native plant
that can be found in alpine meadows and aspen groves.
Propagation:
Prairie Smoke seed can be started in a cold frame or greenhouse and moved
outdoors after danger of frost has passed. For best growth
purchase
pre-started plants from your local greenhouse.
Wild Prairie Smoke plants could be dug and relocated from mountain private property in early
spring.
Potential pests ~ diseases: Mildews. |
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