Pulsatilla vulgaris | Pasque Flower
DESCRIPTION
Pulsatilla vulgaris is a lovely herbaceous perennial native to Europe, forming a low, compact clump of finely dissected, silvery-green foliage in early spring. The leaves are deeply divided and covered in fine, silky hairs, giving them a soft, fuzzy appearance. As the weather warms, it produces stunning bell-shaped flowers in shades of deep purple to violet, and occasionally white, each with a cluster of golden yellow stamens. This resilient plant, often found in rocky or sandy grasslands, is drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and features fluffy seed heads that persist into summer, adding interesting texture to the garden.
DESCRIPTION
Pulsatilla vulgaris is a lovely herbaceous perennial native to Europe, forming a low, compact clump of finely dissected, silvery-green foliage in early spring. The leaves are deeply divided and covered in fine, silky hairs, giving them a soft, fuzzy appearance. As the weather warms, it produces stunning bell-shaped flowers in shades of deep purple to violet, and occasionally white, each with a cluster of golden yellow stamens. This resilient plant, often found in rocky or sandy grasslands, is drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and features fluffy seed heads that persist into summer, adding interesting texture to the garden.
DESCRIPTION
Pulsatilla vulgaris is a lovely herbaceous perennial native to Europe, forming a low, compact clump of finely dissected, silvery-green foliage in early spring. The leaves are deeply divided and covered in fine, silky hairs, giving them a soft, fuzzy appearance. As the weather warms, it produces stunning bell-shaped flowers in shades of deep purple to violet, and occasionally white, each with a cluster of golden yellow stamens. This resilient plant, often found in rocky or sandy grasslands, is drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and features fluffy seed heads that persist into summer, adding interesting texture to the garden.
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Family: Ranunculaceae
Height: 6-12 inches
Width: 6-12 inches
Foliage Color: Silvery-green, finely dissected, fern-like leaves with a soft, fuzzy texture
Flower Color: Shades of deep purple to violet, occasionally white
Bloom Time: Early to mid-spring
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water Requirements: Medium; prefers well-draining soil and is drought-tolerant once established
Maintenance: Low
Growing Zone: USDA zones 4-8
Wildlife Attractors: The fluffy seed heads are attractive to birds
