prairie smoke

Prairie smoke (Geum triflorum) should be kept moist, but not saturated. Water the plant every 3 to 4 days, making sure soil is wet but not soggy. During the hotter months of summer, it may be necessary to increase watering frequency. Avoid overhead watering and instead focus on keeping soil moist.

Prairie smoke (Geum triflorum) prefers to grow in full sunlight, meaning that it will need a minimum of 6 hours of direct sunlight each day when planted outside. It should also receive direct sunlight in the morning and early afternoon, since this allows the plant to conserve energy in the afternoon when the sunlight is more intense and damaging to its delicate petals. Additionally, prairie smoke tends to prefer partial shade during the hottest part of the day, so it may benefit from receiving some shade primarily during the afternoon hours. Prairie smoke should ideally be planted in a location that receives full sun during the early and late parts of the day, with some shade during the hours between midday and late afternoon.

Prairie Smoke (Geum triflorum) should be pruned late in the winter when it is dormant. This species of plant should be pruned lightly, removing only a small amount of the dead or damaged wood. That way, the plant can focus on the new growth for the upcoming season. Pruning too heavily can stunt the growth of this species of plant, so it's important to prune cautiously.