Pulsatilla vulgaris

Pulsatilla

Ranunculaceae

Native Plants

Zone 3–8

Pasque flower (Pulsatilla vulgaris) is a stunning spring-blooming perennial prized for its silky purple flowers and feathery seed heads that extend the season of interest. Plant it in well-drained, slightly alkaline soil in a sunny to lightly shaded spot and avoid overwatering or heavy clay. Once established it is quite hardy and requires minimal care, making it ideal for rock gardens and cottage-style borders.

Toxicity Warning

Known to be toxic to dogs, cats, horses, humans.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Moderate

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

6″ – 24″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

9″

Watering Schedule

Every 7-10 Days • Water Moderately; Allow The Top Inch Of Soil To Dry Between Waterings

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Temperature

-40° – 75°F

Mature Spread

up to 12″

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Fine

Propagation: Seed, Division

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Austria

Belarus

Belgium

Czechoslovakia

Denmark

Finland

France

Germany

Great Britain

Hungary

Netherlands

Northwest European R

Norway

Poland

Romania

South European Russi

Sweden

Switzerland

Ukraine

Attracts

🐝 Bees

🐝 Butterflies

🐝 Moths

Safety & Use

Toxic to dogs

Toxic to cats

Toxic to horses

Poisonous to humans

Sources

Data: trefle, usda

Image: trefle.io — CC-BY-SA

Hardiness Zones

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