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Red Pasque Flower

Pulsatilla Vulgaris 'Rubra'

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Overview

The Red Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla vulgaris 'Rubra') is a captivating perennial with bell-shaped, rich red blossoms. Blooming in early spring, each flower stands atop a 6-12 inch stalk amidst fern-like foliage. This low-maintenance plant prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Known for being drought-tolerant, it's an excellent choice for rock gardens or as a border plant, attracting pollinators while adding vibrant color to any landscape.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 5–9Climate Temperate
Red Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris 'Rubra') — The Red Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla vulgaris 'Rubra') is a captivating perennial with bell-shaped
Red Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris 'Rubra') — Blooming in early spring, each flower stands atop a 6-12 inch stalk amidst fern-like foliageRed Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris 'Rubra') — This low-maintenance plant prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soilRed Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris 'Rubra') — Known for being drought-tolerantRed Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris 'Rubra') — it's an excellent choice for rock gardens or as a border plantRed Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris 'Rubra') — attracting pollinators while adding vibrant color to any landscapeRed Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris 'Rubra') — offers a striking burst of rich+3

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Ranunculaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Red Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris 'Rubra') — The Red Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla vulgaris 'Rubra') is a captivating perennial with bell-shaped
Red Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris 'Rubra') — Blooming in early spring, each flower stands atop a 6-12 inch stalk amidst fern-like foliage
Red Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris 'Rubra') — This low-maintenance plant prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil
Red Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris 'Rubra') — Known for being drought-tolerant
Red Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris 'Rubra') — it's an excellent choice for rock gardens or as a border plant
Red Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris 'Rubra') — attracting pollinators while adding vibrant color to any landscape
Red Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris 'Rubra') — offers a striking burst of rich
Red Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris 'Rubra') — crimson color to any garden design
Red Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris 'Rubra') — This herbaceous perennial is best known for its early spring bloom
Red Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Vulgaris 'Rubra') — typically unfurling its vividly-hued flowers from April to May

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