Zone 3 · Prairie Smoke
Planting Prairie Smoke in Zone 3
Geum triflorum
✅ Prairie Smoke thrives in zone 3 (hardy 3–8)
Can I plant today?
⏳ Too early to direct-sow
Last frost is in 4 weeks. Wait until soil warms.
Evaluated for April 27, 2026 ·
Zone's last frost
around May 15
Zone's first frost
around September 15
Bloom window
May – June
Peak bloom
May
Sun required
full sun
Mature height
10"
Spacing
12" apart
Type
perennial
How to plant Prairie Smoke in zone 3
Plant in spring in lean, well-drained soil. Feathery seed heads are the real show after bloom.
Pair with these for continuous bloom
Prairie Smoke peaks in May. These companions keep your bed in color before and after.
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