Prairie Smoke

Geum triflorum Rosaceae

Other names

Old Man'S Whiskers

Growth habit

Herbaceous

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Native distribution

Mid and Western North America

Biocultural value

Strong sassafras-flavored root tea was used to treat coughs, fevers and sore throats.

Location

Robison Herb Garden

Source of plant

Prairie Moon Nursery

Description

Geum’s charming, nodding pink spring flowers give rise to feathery, smoky-pink seed heads that decorate the plants in mid-summer. Spreading slowly from its roots, Prairie Smoke can be used as a small-scale groundcover.

USDA Hardiness Zone

3

Special characteristics

medicinal/pharmaceutical