GEUM TRIFLORUM / GRANDPA'S WHISKERS

GEUM TRIFLORUM / GRANDPA'S WHISKERS

A Native Perennial with Delicate Flowers and Whimsical Seedheads

Geum triflorum, commonly known as Grandpa’s Whiskers, is a native perennial admired for its nodding, orange to apricot flowers in spring, followed by striking, fluffy seedheads that resemble wispy “whiskers.” Thriving in full sun with well-drained soils, Grandpa’s Whiskers adds color, texture, and visual interest to prairie gardens, rock gardens, and naturalized landscapes. Its long-lasting seedheads provide ornamental value well after flowering.

Why Choose Grandpa’s Whiskers?

Pollinator Friendly: Flowers attract bees and butterflies.
Ornamental & Unique: Wispy seedheads create whimsical, long-lasting visual interest.
Low Maintenance: Hardy, drought-tolerant, and easy to grow once established.
Long-Lasting Interest: Blooms in spring, with striking seedheads persisting through summer.

Key Features:

Foliage Color: Gray-green, fern-like basal leaves.
Flower Color: Nodding orange to apricot blooms in spring.
Seedhead: Fluffy, silvery-white, wispy seedheads that persist into summer.
Height and Spread: Typically grows 12–18 inches tall and 12–18 inches wide.
Hardiness: Hardy to USDA Zones 3–7.
Sunlight: Prefers full sun.
Soil Requirements: Well-drained soils; tolerates sandy and rocky conditions.

Specifications:

Plant Size: 12–18 inches tall, 12–18 inches wide.
Growth Habit: Low, clump-forming perennial with nodding flowers and decorative seedheads.
Hardiness: USDA Zones 3–7.
Flowering: Spring with orange to apricot nodding blooms.
Seedhead Interest: Wispy, silvery “whiskers” provide summer ornamental value.

Ideal Uses:

Prairie & Rock Gardens: Adds color, texture, and unique seedhead interest.
Pollinator Gardens: Supports bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.
Borders & Naturalized Plantings: Perfect for sunny, well-drained garden edges.
Low-Maintenance Landscapes: Hardy, drought-tolerant, and long-lived once established.

Grandpa’s Whiskers is a whimsical and ecologically valuable native perennial. Its delicate flowers, airy seedheads, and pollinator benefits make it an excellent choice for prairie gardens, rock gardens, and naturalized landscapes.