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Pasque flower

Pulsatilla vulgaris
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Pasque flower

One of the earliest spring bloomers, the purple or lavender blooms of pasque flowers were once used to dye Easter eggs, and that is a good way to remember when they bloom. The flowers open as the dissected leaves emerge. Attractive silky heads of seeds follow so these workhorses continue to look good for many weeks.

Pasque flowers are native plants that demand excellent drainage. They are ideal for sunny rock gardens, crevice gardens, and any spot that is very well drained.

Light:
Sun
Zones:
4-7
Plant Type:
Perennial
Plant Height:
4-12 inches tall, depending on variety
Plant Width:
4-8 inches wide, depending on variety
Flower Color:
White, purple, or lavender flowers, depending on variety
Bloom Time:
Blooms spring and early summer, depending on variety
Landscape Uses:
Containers, Beds & Borders, Slopes, Groundcover
Special Features:
Flowers, Attractive Foliage, Cut Flowers, Drought Tolerant

Plant It With


Basket-of-gold

Citrina basket-of-gold has masses of soft lemon flowers that bloom at the same time as pasque flower in sunny rock gardens.

Rock cress

Brilliant purple rock cress blends well with the pale flowers of pasque flower in well-drained rock gardens.

Phlox

Blooming at the same time, low-growing moss pink comes ins white, pinks, and lavender and is a fine companion for pasque flower

Propagation


Seed

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