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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) — are bell-shaped and measure about 2 to 2.5 inches in diameter

Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — Its delicate flowers emerge in early spring; scientifically named Pulsatilla vulgaris, image 156

Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — textured backdrop for its showy blossoms; as Pulsatilla vulgaris is sensitive to excessive moisture, image 167

Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — is a charming and resilient herbaceous perennial that brings early spring color to the landscape

Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — bell-shaped blooms in violet

Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — ensure the planting site has well-draining soil; each bloom is crowned with golden-yellow stamens, image 85

Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — followed by distinctive feathery seed heads; fern-like foliage that emerges with a silvery hue, image 127

Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — Its delicate flowers emerge in early spring; scientifically named Pulsatilla vulgaris, image 66

Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — scientifically named Pulsatilla vulgaris; perennial for full or half or shade, image 129

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 164

Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — Each bloom is crowned with golden-yellow stamens; the Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla vulgaris) is a captivating, image 172

Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — Its delicate flowers emerge in early spring; scientifically named Pulsatilla vulgaris

Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — Pulsatilla vulgaris typically grows to a height of 6 to 8 inches tall and spreads about the same in width

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 diameter

Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — Their vibrant colors range from deep violet and lavender to red; textured backdrop for its showy blossoms, image 110

Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — Originating from European meadows and prairies; pulsatilla vulgaris typically grows to a height of 6 to 8, image 191

Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — followed by distinctive feathery seed heads

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

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 106

Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — It prefers a neutral to slightly alkaline pH and will require minimal maintenance once established

Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — are bell-shaped and measure about 2 to 2.5 inches in diameter; is a charming and resilient herbaceous, image 79

Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — this European native prefers well-drained soil; ensure the planting site has well-draining soil

Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — Its delicate flowers emerge in early spring; scientifically named Pulsatilla vulgaris, image 186

Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — as Pulsatilla vulgaris is sensitive to excessive moisture; perennial with blue blooms, image 146

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