{"product_id":"prairie-smoke-flower-seeds","title":"40 Prairie Smoke Flower Seeds | Native Perennial Wildflower","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"673\"\u003eBring rare, native beauty back to the landscape with \u003cstrong data-start=\"374\" data-end=\"410\"\u003ePrairie Smoke (\u003cem data-start=\"391\" data-end=\"407\"\u003eGeum triflorum\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e, a unique North American wildflower known for its whimsical, smoke-like seed heads and fern-like foliage. In spring, nodding pinkish-purple flowers appear in groups of three, followed by swirling plumes that resemble wisps of cotton candy drifting in the breeze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"1010\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"710\"\u003etrue U.S. native perennial\u003c\/strong\u003e grows just \u003cstrong data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"742\"\u003e9–12 inches tall\u003c\/strong\u003e, forms tidy clumps, and rewards patience with long-lived blooms, fall color, and natural reseeding. 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Germination Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1767\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1711\"\u003eBest Planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fall sowing OR spring sowing with cold stratification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1839\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1794\"\u003eCold Stratification:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 days recommended for higher germination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"1891\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"1858\"\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e May be slow; patience rewarded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"1969\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"1912\"\u003eTime to Bloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e May take up to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1928\" data-end=\"1939\"\u003e2 years\u003c\/strong\u003e, typical of many perennials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1972\" data-end=\"2018\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1972\" data-end=\"1981\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, average to dry soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2021\" data-end=\"2065\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2021\" data-end=\"2037\"\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very low once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2067\" data-end=\"2166\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2067\" data-end=\"2079\"\u003ePro Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fall planting allows seeds to naturally stratify over winter for improved germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2173\" data-end=\"2194\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌾 Uses \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2196\" data-end=\"2481\"\u003e✂️ Excellent for cut and dried flower arrangements\u003cbr data-start=\"2246\" data-end=\"2249\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2196\" data-end=\"2481\"\u003e🌱 Natural reseeding spreads plants gently over time\u003cbr data-start=\"2301\" data-end=\"2304\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2196\" data-end=\"2481\"\u003e🌿 Traditionally used for medicinal purposes\u003cbr data-start=\"2348\" data-end=\"2351\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2196\" data-end=\"2481\"\u003e🍫 Sweet roots historically used in cocoa-like drinks\u003cbr data-start=\"2404\" data-end=\"2407\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2196\" data-end=\"2481\"\u003e🌍 Ideal for prairie restorations, pollinator gardens \u0026amp; native plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2488\" data-end=\"2513\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📦 What You’ll Receive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2517\" data-end=\"2564\"\u003e40 Prairie Smoke Flower Seeds (\u003cem data-start=\"2545\" data-end=\"2561\"\u003eGeum triflorum\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2567\" data-end=\"2594\"\u003eFresh-packed for planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2597\" data-end=\"2670\"\u003eSuitable for native gardens, restoration projects \u0026amp; pollinator habitats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 83, 73);\"\u003e❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2687\" data-end=\"2815\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2687\" data-end=\"2721\"\u003eIs Prairie Smoke hard to grow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2721\" data-end=\"2724\"\u003eNot once established. Germination takes patience, but mature plants are easy and resilient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2817\" data-end=\"2965\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2817\" data-end=\"2860\"\u003eWhy is cold stratification recommended?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2860\" data-end=\"2863\"\u003ePrairie Smoke seeds naturally experience winter conditions. Cold treatment improves germination rates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2967\" data-end=\"3050\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2967\" data-end=\"2986\"\u003eWill it reseed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2986\" data-end=\"2989\"\u003eYes! The “smoke” plumes disperse seeds naturally in the wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3052\" data-end=\"3151\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3052\" data-end=\"3081\"\u003eIs this plant endangered?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3081\" data-end=\"3084\"\u003eIn many states, yes. 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