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Pasque Flower

Pulsatilla Vulgaris

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Overview

The Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla vulgaris) is a captivating perennial, boasting silken, bell-shaped blooms in violet, purple, or red, each up to 2 inches wide. Flourishing in full sun to part shade, this European native prefers well-drained soil, growing to a mature size of around 8-12 inches in height and width. Its delicate flowers emerge in early spring, followed by distinctive feathery seed heads, adding textured interest to rock gardens and borders.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 5–9Type PerennialClimate Temperate
Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — are bell-shaped and measure about 2 to 2.5 inches in diameter; is a charming and resilient herbaceous perennial that

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
5–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Ranunculaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — Its delicate flowers emerge in early spring; scientifically named Pulsatilla vulgaris, image 126
Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — Pulsatilla vulgaris typically grows to a height of 6 to 8 inches tall and spreads about the same in width, image 134
Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — Each bloom is crowned with golden-yellow stamens; the Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla vulgaris) is a captivating, image 142
Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — scientifically named Pulsatilla vulgaris; perennial for full or half or shade
Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — ensure the planting site has well-draining soil
Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — this European native prefers well-drained soil; ensure the planting site has well-draining soil, image 124
Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — this European native prefers well-drained soil; ensure the planting site has well-draining soil, image 184
Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — followed by distinctive feathery seed heads; fern-like foliage that emerges with a silvery hue, image 157
Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — followed by distinctive feathery seed heads; fern-like foliage that emerges with a silvery hue
Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — as Pulsatilla vulgaris is sensitive to excessive moisture; perennial with blue blooms, image 86
Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — growing to a mature size of around 8-12 inches in height and width
Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — Originating from European meadows and prairies; pulsatilla vulgaris typically grows to a height of 6 to 8, image 71
Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — as Pulsatilla vulgaris is sensitive to excessive moisture; perennial with blue blooms
Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — It prefers a neutral to slightly alkaline pH and will require minimal maintenance once established; its, image 117
Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — bell-shaped blooms in violet; originating from European meadows and prairies, image 122
Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — growing to a mature size of around 8-12 inches in height and width; bell-shaped blooms in violet, image 95
Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — The Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla vulgaris) is a captivating perennial; this European native prefers well-drained, image 151
Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — Appreciated for its ornamental value; blue flowers in the garden, image 73
Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — adding a warm contrast.<br><br>As the season progresses; adding textured interest to rock gardens and borders, image 143
Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — Originating from European meadows and prairies
Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — adding a warm contrast.<br><br>As the season progresses; adding textured interest to rock gardens and borders, image 113
Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — Appreciated for its ornamental value; blue flowers in the garden, image 133
Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — appearing from early to mid-spring; flourishing in full sun to part shade, image 108
Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — bell-shaped blooms in violet; originating from European meadows and prairies, image 62
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