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Anemone pulsatilla vulgaris

Pasque Flower

It earned its common name for blooming reliably around Easter. Single, violet-purple flowers surround a prominent boss of golden-yellow stamens. Fuzzy seed heads add to the charm of this plant.

  • »  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

9cm Potted
$10.33
1gal
$20.83
  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:2
  • Height:25-30 cm
  • Spread:20-30 cm
  • Bloom Color: Violet
Exposure
Full Shade
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Critter
Deer Resistant
Flowering Time
Early Spring
Spring
Habit
Clumping
Foliage Color
Green
Silver
Landscape uses
Border/edging
Ground cover
Rock garden
Planting instructions
Container Plants
Additional Information about Anemone pulsatilla vulgaris

Pulsatilla earns its common name "Pasque flower" for blooming reliably around Easter. 

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Anemone pulsatilla vulgaris

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.