Grandpa's Whiskers
Also Known As:
Prairie Smoke, Indian ChocolateBotanical Name:
Geum triflorum- Flowers emerge from nodding reddish-purple buds on red stems
- Reddish-purple bell-shaped flowers hang in groups of three
- Attractive silky seed heads are left after flowering
- Fern-like hairy smoky-green foliage takes on a reddish hue in autumn
- Bloom Time: Mid-spring to midsummer
- Flower Height: 45 cm
- Foliage Height: 30 cm
Hardiness Zone
3
Flower Colour
- Red
Height
30 cm-45 cm
Spread
30 cm-35 cm
*All sizes are container only - we do not carry seeds. Please refer to size guide link above.
*All plugs are sold individually. Contact us for full tray pricing. Please click here for tray sizing guide.
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Grandpa's Whiskers
Exposure
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
- Average to Dry Soils
- Moist to Average
- Well-drained
Growth Rate
- Medium
Foliage Colour
- Green
Critter
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
Attributes
- Cut Flower/Foliage
- Drought Tolerant
- Long Blooming
- Native to Ontario
- Seed
Flowering Time
- Lt. Spr-Sum
- Spring
Shape
- Clumping
- Upright
Garden Uses
- Border/edging
- Naturalizing
- Rock garden
- Rooftop (extensive)
Additional Details
Growing Tips & Maintenance
- Thrives in an average to dry, well-drained soil, in full sun to partial shade. Tolerates periods of drought, once established. Better suited to cooler summer climates. Avoid wet soil conditions in the winter. Pruning spent flowers will extend bloom time, but negate the attractive seed heads. Will naturalize by seed, but not aggressively.
Additional Notes
- Native to OntarioNative Americans boiled the roots to produce a tea that was used for healing wounds and sore throats. The roots have a distinct chocolate taste once boiled, hence the common name "Indian chocolate".The flowers are visited almost solely by bumblebees, which are strong enough to get into them.
Size: 10cm Potted
Flamborough Area
Hamilton ON L9H 5E1
Canada
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