Geum triflorum

Purple Avens, Old Man's Whiskers, Prairie Smoke

Family: Rosaceae Rose


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 1 - 5B
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Pink, purple
Bloom time Early Summer
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Ground cover, massing
Height 4" to 6" / 10cm to 15cm
Spread n/a
Growth rate Moderate
Bloom attributes Suitable for cut flowers
Leaf color Green, silvery
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral
Soil type Sandy, loamy
Form Spreading or horizontal
Attributes and features Attractive foilage, native to North America, naturalizing