Geum triflorum
Also called Prairie Smoke, Indian Chocolate
Geum triflorum - Grandpa's Whiskers - Dave Powell, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org
More About Geum triflorum
- Flowers emerge from nodding, reddish-purple buds on red stems
- Reddish-purple, bell-shaped flowers hang in groups of three
- Attractive, silky, seed heads are left after flowering
- Fern-like, hairy, smoky-green foliage takes on a reddish hue in autumn
- Bloom Time: Mid-spring to midsummer
- Flower Height: 45 cm
- Foliage Height: 30 cm
Interesting Notes:
Native Americans boiled the roots to produce a tea that was used for healing wounds and sore throats. Roots have a distinct, chocolate taste once boiled, hence the common name "Indian chocolate".
Zone:
3Height:
30-45 cmSpread:
30-35 cmColour:
RedGrandpa's Whiskers Growing and Maintenance Tips
Thrives in an average to dry, well-drained soil, in full sun to partial shade. Tolerates periods of drought once established. Better suited to cooler, summer climates. Avoid wet, soil conditions in the winter. Prune spent flowers to tidy its overall appearance but is not necessary for extending the bloom time. Will naturalize by seed.
Geum triflorum Characteristics
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Rabbit Resistant
Deer Resistant
Cut Flower/Foliage
Long Blooming
Drought Tolerant
Native to Ontario
Rock garden
Soil Moisture
Moist to AverageWell-drained
Average to Dry Soils
Growth Rate
MediumAttributes
SeedFlowering Time
SpringLt. Spr-Sum
Habit
ClumpingUpright
Foliage Color
GreenLandscape uses
Border/edgingNaturalizing
Rooftop (extensive)