Red Pasque Flower, Red Pasqueflower, Red Meadow Anemone, Red Prairie Smoke, Pulsatilla vulgaris var. rubra
Pulsatilla rubra (Red Pasque Flower) is a clump-forming perennial boasting large bell-shaped dusky red flowers, 3 in. wide (6-8 cm), on short stems in early spring. The attractive blossoms contrast beautifully with the luminous boss of golden yellow stamens. Nodding when they open, they gradually extend upwards to face the sun. They are followed by equally ornamental, plume-like seedheads (resembling those of clematis) in fluffy spherical clusters. The ferny, silky foliage remains attractive throughout the growing season. Pasque Flowers will seed themselves all over, if you are lucky, then go summer dormant. Enjoying a long season of interest, these low growing plants are suitable for rock gardens or the front of the perennial border. They combine well with spring-flowering bulbs and ground covers.
Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
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Heat Zones |
5 - 7 |
Climate Zones | 2, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Ranunculaceae |
Genus | Pulsatilla |
Common names | Pasque Flower |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), |
Height | 8" - 10" (20cm - 25cm) |
Spread | 9" - 1' (23cm - 30cm) |
Spacing | 9" - 12" (23cm - 30cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Tolerance | Rabbit |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Gravel and Rock Garden, City and Courtyard |
Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
---|---|
Heat Zones |
5 - 7 |
Climate Zones | 2, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Ranunculaceae |
Genus | Pulsatilla |
Common names | Pasque Flower |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), |
Height | 8" - 10" (20cm - 25cm) |
Spread | 9" - 1' (23cm - 30cm) |
Spacing | 9" - 12" (23cm - 30cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Tolerance | Rabbit |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Gravel and Rock Garden, City and Courtyard |
How many Pulsatilla rubra (Red Pasque Flower) do I need for my garden?
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