European Pasque Flower
European is a small perennial flower that blooms in early spring. It has silvery buds that open to cup-shaped red or purple flowers with a yellow center.
After the flowers fade, they produce long-lasting silky seedheads that are just as attractive as the flowers. Finely dissected leaves grow in an attractive mound through the rest of the summer.
European Pasque Flower
European is a small perennial flower that blooms in early spring. It has silvery buds that open to cup-shaped red or purple flowers with a yellow center.
After the flowers fade, they produce long-lasting silky seedheads that are just as attractive as the flowers. Finely dissected leaves grow in an attractive mound through the rest of the summer.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Pulsatilla vulgaris
Pronunciation
pul-sa-TIL-uh vul-GAIR-iss
Mature Height
6 to 12 in.
Mature Spread
6 to 12 in.
Water usage
One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.
Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.
Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.
Flower Color
purple, red
Bloom time
March
Colorado Native
No
Natural Habitat
Europe and British Isles
Light Requirements
sun to part shade
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 5-7
Elevation Limit
hardy to 9,000 ft.
Performance
European pasque flower has survived at the Xeriscape Demonstration Garden for many years. It grows in several locations, ranging from full sun to part shade. It doesn't require hardly any maintenance and is attractive for a long time. A great choice.
Maintenance
Cut off flowering stalk after seeds have dispersed.