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.