Prairie SmokeGeum triflorum
It is also known by the name old man's whiskers. It acquired its name from the seed heads that have a smoky or wispy appearance.
Flowers, in groups of 3 to 6, droopy, reddish brown, bell shaped.
Each flower has 5 pointed petal-like sepals that alternate with narrow bracts and 5 very small white-to-pinkish petals.
Height is 6” to 16”. 
It is a Minnesota native prairie plant. It is a favorite for poets and photographers because of its seed heads of 2” feathery plumes which gives it a “smoky” appearance. They look like a feather duster. (I will post a photo of that when it happens.)Today is Outdoor Wednesday. Please check out the others here. Thanks to Susan at a Southern Daydreamer.
8 comments:
Interesting. Looking forward to the bloom.
I am anxious to see it in bloom since I have only saw the yellow ones. I love the fuzzy look it has. Wonderful camera work!
Great photos of a very interesting plant. I have never seen that one before. Thank you for visiting my blog and for leaving a really sweet ocmment! Hugs, Cindy S
You do find and show the most interesting plants! Thanks for sharing!
Awesome plant. I havent ever seen this one before!
Ah, thanks for reminding me to take a photo of my prairie smoke. They are such unusual plants!
What a sweet flower, love that you have given it a dark background :)
You've introduced me to another new plant. Seems like I should already know it since I live in a neighboring state, but I don't. On my list it goes.
donna
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