Prairie Smoke is an unusual wildflower from the Great Plains of the U.S. In spring, it blooms nodding pink blossoms about 12" tall. In autumn, they become fuzzy seed heads that resemble cotton candy. A sweep of them does look like smoke.

Prairie Smoke thrives in seriously cold climates, zones 3-8, loves full sun, poor soil, is drought-tolerant. It blooms from April through June and the blossoms last for weeks. Come autumn, when most perennials are dying back for the winter, this ferny clump of bright green fattens up and the crazy seed pods appear. They look like troll dolls with pink hair.

Scatter the seeds in fall where you want the plants to appear. They are delightful in meadows, rock gardens, and great companion plants for spring bulbs. Interesting year round. They self seed and are a breeze to grow.

20 seeds

*****60 days of cold stratification required!*****

Direct sow in fall and allow seeds to naturally cold stratify. If starting indoors, surface sow and barely cover seeds with soil. Place in a zipper bag or cover with plastic wrap and a rubber band and cold stratify in the fridge for 60 days. Keep soil moist, never soaking wet. At the end of the cold stratification, keep pots covered and place in a warm, sunny location. Remove plastic wrap/zipper bag when you have seedlings.

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