Geum triflorum
Prairie Smoke - grandfather's beard - lion's beard
- Perennial
- 10-20 cm high
- Soft-coloured flowers
- Semi-evergreen
- Very hardy
Strong plant with rather small and bizarre flowers, followed by the most incredible seed heads out there. The effect is magical, especially in mass, and because they are seeds and not flowers, it makes the show long lasting. The unique, silver-pink silks make this one of the most extraordinary and most beloved prairie plants!
Garden use
Use
For wildlife and biodiversity
Ornamental value and special features
Growth
Planting density
Plant about 8 - 12 plants per m²
Characteristics
| Height | 10 - 20 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | May - August |
| Flower colour | Deep pink, Pink |
| Growth habit | Tuft, Creeping |
| Growth rate | Medium |
| Hardiness | down to about -25°C |
Site conditions
| Light | Full sun, Sunny, Morning sun, Evening sun, Open shade |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Summer dry, Very dry, Dry, Average |
| Soil | Highly permeable, Pervious, Light, Normal |
| Soil fertility | None to little |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Geum triflorum |
|---|---|
| Genus | Geum |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Common names |
NL: Leeuwenbaard EN: Prairie Smoke, grandfather's beard, lion's beard |
| Origin | America, North |
