Anemone pulsatilla vulgaris
Anemone pulsatilla vulgaris - Pasque Flower
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 'Alba'
Pasque Flower
