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I have had these prairie smoke plants for three years. Year one I planted in partial shade. Last year, Year 2.I moved them to this south facing full...
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Why no flowers? #913942
Asked August 13, 2025, 6:23 PM EDT
I have had these prairie smoke plants for three years. Year one I planted in partial shade. Last year, Year 2.I moved them to this south facing full sun area. This is the second growing season in this area, but I still haven’t seen any blossoms.
Any insights would be appreciated
Thank uiu
Hennepin County Minnesota
Expert Response
Greetings. This is a lovely native with a need for well- drained soil and a preference for full sun. Like most perennial plants, the first year they settle in, the second they have some moderate growth and by the third year they get growing.
Since natives have significant root systems, I suspect having moved them may have set them back a bit. This one in the photo looks otherwise healthy. Make sure you're not over fertilizing, because they won't like that in general, and because some fertilizers push for more leaves than flowers.
I think next year could be your year for these.
Thank you!
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On Aug 13, 2025, at 6:23 PM, Ask Extension wrote:
