Anemone pulsatilla vulgaris
More About Anemone pulsatilla vulgaris
- AKA Pulsatilla vulgaris
- Deep violet-blue flowers
- Mature plants will produce 30 or more blooms over 2 months
- Flowers finish and fuzzy seed heads remain, resembling those of clematis
- Fern-like silvery-green foliage
- Bloom Time: Early to mid-spring
Interesting Notes:
Pulsatilla earns its common name "Pasque flower" for blooming reliably around Easter.
Zone:
2Height:
25-30 cmSpread:
20-30 cmColour:
VioletPasque Flower Growing and Maintenance Tips
Anemone cultivars tolerate a wide range of soil conditions. They thrive in full sun to partial shade and are drought tolerant. After flowering, do not remove or cut back the seed heads as they offer ongoing unique appeal. In gardens with no mulch, Anemone pulsatilla will self-seed, and are not considered invasive. Easy to grow perennial.
Anemone pulsatilla vulgaris Characteristics

Full Sun

Partial Sun/Shade

Full Shade

Deer Resistant

Cut Flower/Foliage

Long Blooming

Drought Tolerant

Low Maintenance

Ground cover

Rock garden
Soil Moisture
Moist to AverageWell-drained
Average to Dry Soils
Growth Rate
MediumAttributes
SeedFlowering Time
SpringEarly Spring
Habit
ClumpingFoliage Color
SilverGreen
Landscape uses
Border/edgingSuitable Substitutions for Anemone pulsatilla vulgaris

Anemone pulsatilla vulgaris 'Rote Glocke'
Pasque Flower
