A wildflower that one is unlikely to see in the neighborhood is Prairie Smoke (Geum triflorum). It has unique, fun flowers and is also known as “Old Man’s Whiskers.” However, if the Lorax were to visit, thoughts of miniature Truffula Trees may come to mind. The low lying leaves of this hardy perennial act as a groundcover as well, reducing the need for mulch. It will spread by rhizomes and by self-seeding.
One may find this plant at the Anita B. Gorman Discovery Center or other conservation areas. Or if you visited my backyard in our very small collection of prairie plants you would notice this harbinger of spring.
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