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Pulsatilla vulgaris (Pasqueflower)

Other names: Passeflower, Prairie smoke, Rock lily, Lion's beard, Mayflower, Flower of the wind, Gosling, Hart's horn plant, Dream herb, Anemone pulsatilla

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Species
P. vulgaris forms a clump of finely dissected leaves, with violet blue flowers followed by silky fruiting heads.
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Season of interest

Flower

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Flower

Foliage

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Foliage
Height and spread

Height and spread

Size Max height Max spread To maturity
0.5 m 0.5 m 2-5 years
1 ft 1 ft 2-5 years

Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • South
Exposure
  • Exposed
  • Sheltered

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Cultivation

Plant in well-drained soil in full sun. Resents being disturbance and can be hard to establish at first.

Suggested uses

Gravel, Containers/Patio, Rock, Coastal, Bees (attract & feed bees)

UK hardiness

H5

USDA zones

Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7

Sunset zone

2B, 3, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Clump-forming

Native to

Great Britain, Northern Europe, Central Europe

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Can cause stomach irritation if eaten.

Plant care

Pruning

Pests

Slugs

Diseases

Take root cuttings

Deadhead regularly (optional)

Sow spores or seeds as soon as ripe on moist compost

Plant container grown plants in moderately fertile, well-drained soil

Plant container grown plants in a sunny postion

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Pulsatilla vulgaris

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The flowers start out upright and extend their anthers for the insects to pollinate. Early solitary bees may be seen on their circles of golden anthers. In the past, many bunches were wild-collected and sold in cities by flower girls. The name was first derived from the French passefleur, 'the flower which excels', but it was modified to 'pasque' or Easter flower because this is when it is usually in bloom.
Posted: Thursday 11th of June 2009 07:20 PM Last reply: Friday 13th of September 2024 08:09 AM
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