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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) — The Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla vulgaris) is a captivating perennial; this European native prefers well-drained, image 181

Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — Appreciated for its ornamental value

Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — Flourishing in full sun to part shade; appearing from early to mid-spring, image 153

Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — perennial with blue blooms; their vibrant colors range from deep violet and lavender to red, image 179

Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — bell-shaped blooms in violet; originating from European meadows and prairies

Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — this plant is hardy in USDA zones 4 to 8 and thrives in full sun to partial shade; and even white varieties, image 132

Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — making it an excellent low-growing ground cover or border plant.<br><br>With fine; this plant is hardy in, image 135

Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — is a charming and resilient herbaceous perennial that brings early spring color to the landscape; followed by, image 160

Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — perennial for full or half or shade; it prefers a neutral to slightly alkaline pH and will require minimal maintenance

Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — Each bloom is crowned with golden-yellow stamens; the Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla vulgaris) is a captivating, image 112

Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — making it an excellent low-growing ground cover or border plant.<br><br>With fine; this plant is hardy in, image 105

Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — fern-like foliage that emerges with a silvery hue

Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — bell-shaped blooms in violet; originating from European meadows and prairies, image 182

Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — fern-like foliage that emerges with a silvery hue; are bell-shaped and measure about 2 to 2.5 inches in, image 136

Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — making it an excellent low-growing ground cover or border plant.<br><br>With fine

Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — growing to a mature size of around 8-12 inches in height and width; bell-shaped blooms in violet, image 125

Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — scientifically named Pulsatilla vulgaris; perennial for full or half or shade, image 99

Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — adding textured interest to rock gardens and borders; adding a warm contrast.<br><br>As the season progresses, image 68

Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — and even white varieties exist for a softer accent; the Pasque Flower's distinctive seed heads develop, image 81

Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — textured backdrop for its showy blossoms; as Pulsatilla vulgaris is sensitive to excessive moisture, image 77

Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — scientifically named Pulsatilla vulgaris; perennial for full or half or shade, image 189

Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — adding textured interest to rock gardens and borders; adding a warm contrast.<br><br>As the season progresses, image 188

Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — followed by distinctive feathery seed heads; fern-like foliage that emerges with a silvery hue, image 67

Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — the Pasque Flower's distinctive seed heads develop

Photographs by 9 contributors

Sonja Kostevc, CC BY 2.5 si · source
Flocci Nivis, CC BY 4.0 · source
Malin Vretblad Plesse, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Björn S..., CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Bernard DUPONT from FRANCE, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
USFWS Mountain-Prairie, CC BY 2.0 · source
CamDib, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Len Worthington, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Raita Futo from Tokyo, Japan, CC BY 2.0 · source

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