Characteristics:  Prairie Smoke, also known as Old Man's Whiskers, is an early blooming perennial with nodding rosebud-like rose colored blooms followed by persistant white feathery seeds.  Both the flowers and seed heads add beauty to the garden.  Plants grow to a height to 2 feet. 

Cultivation:  Prairie Smoke grows in full sun to light shade.  This is a very drought tolerant species but it will grow with low to moderate moisture levels.

Native Range:  Western United States

Landscape Uses:   Perennial garden, butterfly garden, wildflower meadow, deer resistant garden