Geum triflorum (Three-flowered Avens, Purple Avens or Prairie Smoke)
Botanical Information
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Geum |
| Species | triflorum |
| Category | Perennials, Wildflowers & Weeds |
| Origin | Native to North America. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 3 - 7 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 1a - 7a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 - H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -40 -(-12) |
| Temperature (°F) | -40 - 10 |
| Height | 15 - 45 cm |
| Spread | 15 - 30 cm |
| Flowering Period | May, June, July |
Description and Growing Information
| Cultivation | Grown in dry, well-drained soil with full sun exposure. |
| Pests | No serious insect or disease problems. |
| Notable Specimens | The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
| Flower Description | Dark pink, bulb-like flower covered in thin white hairs that tend to grow in groups of three in a downward direction. |
Photographs
