Pulsatilla vulgaris
$9.99
Early violet bells and silky seed heads make Pulsatilla vulgaris a compact spring feature for sunny rock gardens, border fronts, and containers.
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Description
Violet spring bells with bright yellow centers rise above the finely divided green foliage of Pulsatilla vulgaris. Silky seed heads follow the flowers and extend the display into summer. The low clumps fit rock gardens, border fronts, troughs, and containers.
Grow it in full sun and sharply drained soil. Avoid heavy feeding and leave established roots undisturbed. The fresh plant is toxic if eaten, and its sap can irritate skin; wear gloves when handling.
Additional information
| Height | 20 cm – 40 cm |
|---|---|
| Spread | 10 cm – 50 cm |
| Flowering months | March, April |
| Synonyms | Anemone pulsatilla |
| Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Propagation | Sow ripe seed outdoors or take root cuttings in winter. |
| Pests | Slugs may eat the flowers. |
| Diseases | Generally disease-free. |
| Hazardous information | The fresh plant is toxic if eaten, and its sap can irritate skin; wear gloves when handling. |
| Hazardous | yes |
| Variegated | unknown |
| Watering instructions | Water during long dry spells, but keep the crown out of wet soil. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in full sun for compact growth and reliable spring bloom. |
| Color flower spring | Purple |
| Aspect | East, South, West, North |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Clump-former |
| Moisture | Well Drained Soil |
| Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun |
| Shape | Mound-forming |
| Suggest planting location | Flowering borders, Patio and container use, Rock and alpine gardens, Gravel and stone gardens |
| Type | Perennial |
| Use for | Bee-Friendly, Low maintenance, Container Planting |
| Years to max height | 2 |
| Drought resistance | yes |
| Cultivation | Plant in full sun and sharply drained soil. Leave established roots undisturbed, avoid heavy feeding, and protect the crown from winter wet. |
| Soil | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Meadow Anemone, Pasque Flower, Wind Flower |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23022311, ZPULVU000QT, ZPULVU3.5PT |
| Usps | Violet bells open early in spring around bright yellow centers., Silky seed heads extend the display after flowering. |
| Common Name | Pasqueflower |