Pulsatilla vulgaris
Pasque Flower
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Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla vulgaris) - Description
Pulsatilla vulgaris (pasque flower, pasqueflower, common pasque flower, Dane's blood) is a species of flowering plant belonging to the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae), found locally on calcareous grassland in Europe. It used to be considered part of the Anemone genus, to which it is closely related.
Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla vulgaris) - Blooming
Cup or bell shaped, solitary flowers, borne in spring and early summer. Silvery-hairy pompon like ornamental seed heads follow.
Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla vulgaris) - Growth
Clump forming perennials with finely cut leaves. 6-10 inch tall. Grows best in full sun. Works well in a rock garden, scree bed, or alpine house.
Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla vulgaris) - Planting
Sow seeds when ripe in containers in an open frame. Move self-sown seedlings or take root cuttings in winter.
Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla vulgaris) - Pest
Slugs and snails are a threat to young growth.
Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla vulgaris) - Interesting facts
Pulsatilla is native to Eurasia and North America. All part of Pulsatilla can cause stomach upset if consumed. Additionally, the sap produced by species may aggravate the skin.
Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla vulgaris) - Soil and irrigation
Rich, very well-drained soil. P. vernalis prefers gritty soil.
