20+ Geum PRAIRIE SMOKE CHERRY Drop Native Perennial Deer Resistant Flower Seeds

About the Geum Triflorum:

– Contains more than 20 seeds of Geum Triflorum, also known as Prairie Smoke, Old Man Whiskers, and Three Flower Avens.
– Features a height of 9-12 inches and typically grows in groups of three surrounded by fern-like leaves.
– Adaptable to both sun and partial sun environments.
– Native to various hardiness zones across 3 to 7.
– Exhibits vibrant fall colors during the autumn season.
– Suggested for fall planting or cold stratification to enhance germination success.
– Resistant to deer, making it an ideal choice for gardens susceptible to wildlife.
– Functions as a cut flower and can be used in dried floral arrangements.
– A long-lived perennial that attracts various pollinators with its spring blooms.
– May require up to two years to bloom fully as is common with many perennials.
– Known for its unique appearance with whirls resembling cotton candy evolving into wisps resembling smoke when in breeze.

This plant is known for its easy cultivation once established and for its historically widespread presence across the United States, although it has become endangered in several states. Its ability to naturally re-seed and propagate helps in maintaining its population. Additionally, it has been utilized for its medicinal properties and the sweet roots are sometimes used to make cocoa-like drinks.