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Genus: Geum Species: triflorum Common Name: Prairie Smoke Family: Rosaceae Order: Rosales Native: Grassland of north-central North America Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height: 0.5 to 1.5 feet Width: 0.5 to 1 foot Flowering Season: Late Spring to Summer Flower Color: Purple-yellow Propagation: Seed or division Zone: 3-7 Note: This plant is suitable for meadows, prairies, and border fronts. Both the flowers and the fruiting heads are showy. Boiled Prairie Smoke roots have been used medicinally by American Indians to treat sore throats and wounds. Monitor plant for root rot, especially in poorly-drained soils. Prefers sunny to partly shady, moist, well-drained, ordinary garden soil.