Pulsatilla vulgaris
Pasque Flower
Pasque-flowers are long time favourites of the spring garden. Plants form low tufts or mounds of ferny green leaves, bearing crocus-like flowers in shades of purple. Hardy and reliable, these are even drought tolerant once established.
- Height: 15-30 cm (6-12 in)
- Spread: 15-30 cm (6-12 in)
- Cold Hardiness: zone 4 - 8
- Sun or Shade: full sun to partial shade
- Bloom Time: early spring
- Leaf Colour: green
- Bloom Colour: shades of purple
- Critter Resistance: rabbit resistant
- Nature Attraction: bees
Growing and Maintenance Tips
Pulsatilla is easy to grow in sun to partial shade in a well drained bed with soil that is fertile and slightly on the dry side. Waterlogged soil, especially in the winter means a quick death for this plant. It dislikes being disturbed once established and is difficult to divide. Propagation is best from seed.
