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Prairie Smoke

Geum triflorum, Rosaceae

Zones
2–7
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Ground CoverPollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Prairie PhloxPhlox pilosa
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Sand BluestemAndropogon hallii
Wind ProtectionNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

California BromeBromus carinatus

Aggressive grass competition can suppress native forb establishment and reduce flowering in prairie smoke

Gray GoldenrodSolidago nemoralis

Goldenrod species produce compounds that can inhibit other native prairie forbs including geum

Uses

Functions

Erosion ControlGround CoverPollinator Support

Edible Parts

Young Leaves

Medicinal Uses

Traditional Native American MedicineDigestive Aid

Common Questions

What zones does Prairie Smoke grow in?

Prairie Smoke grows in USDA hardiness zones 2 through 7.

What are good companion plants for Prairie Smoke?

Good companions for Prairie Smoke include Prairie Phlox, Sand Bluestem.

Design guilds with Prairie Smoke and see companion relationships visually.

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