Prairie smoke flowers prefer moist (but not soggy) soil in the spring or during their early life. When the seasons change from spring to summer, these flowers may need less supervision, although it would be wise to check if they need water from time to time when they are younger. Winter presents a slight risk to these powerful puffy flowers, as the soil can hold more moisture which puts your plants at risk of root rot.
A great suggestion would be make sure your garden has enough drainage during the winter months to keep the roots of your flowers in tip-top shape. Prairie smoke flowers need space and lots of sun to grow. They can grow between the average height of 6 to 12 inches tall, or up to 24 inches for the tallest plants. It would be wise to plant your flowers in front of taller plants to allow them to get the 6 hours of sun they need each day.
