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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) — blue flowers in the garden; appreciated for its ornamental value, image 178

Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — Appreciated for its ornamental value; blue flowers in the garden, image 103

Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — The Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla vulgaris) is a captivating perennial; this European native prefers well-drained, image 61

Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — perennial for full or half or shade; it prefers a neutral to slightly alkaline pH and will require minimal, image 90

Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — Their vibrant colors range from deep violet and lavender to red; textured backdrop for its showy blossoms, image 80

Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — are bell-shaped and measure about 2 to 2.5 inches in diameter; is a charming and resilient herbaceous, image 139

Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — ensure the planting site has well-draining soil; each bloom is crowned with golden-yellow stamens, image 115

Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — perennial with blue blooms; their vibrant colors range from deep violet and lavender to red, image 89

Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — and even white varieties exist for a softer accent; the Pasque Flower's distinctive seed heads develop, image 111

Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — this plant is hardy in USDA zones 4 to 8 and thrives in full sun to partial shade

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

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 74

Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — adding textured interest to rock gardens and borders; adding a warm contrast.<br><br>As the season progresses, image 98

Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — ensure the planting site has well-draining soil; each bloom is crowned with golden-yellow stamens, image 145

Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — Originating from European meadows and prairies; pulsatilla vulgaris typically grows to a height of 6 to 8, image 161

Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — appearing from early to mid-spring; flourishing in full sun to part shade, image 78

Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — appearing from early to mid-spring; flourishing in full sun to part shade, image 138

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 75

Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — perennial with blue blooms; their vibrant colors range from deep violet and lavender to red, image 119

Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — is a charming and resilient herbaceous perennial that brings early spring color to the landscape; followed by, image 190

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

Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — perennial for full or half or shade

Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — blue flowers in the garden; appreciated for its ornamental value

Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris) — adding textured interest to rock gardens and borders; adding a warm contrast.<br><br>As the season progresses, image 128

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Kerbla Edzerdla, CC BY 3.0 · source
Björn S..., CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Casey.hofford, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Theo Crazzolara, CC BY 2.0 · source
Raita Futo from Tokyo, Japan, CC BY 2.0 · source
Topi Pigula, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
USFWS Mountain-Prairie, CC BY 2.0 · source
Olof Hreiðarsson, CC BY 3.0 · source

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