Family: Ranunculaceae

Scientific Name: Pulsatilla vulgaris rubra

Common Name: Pulsatilla Rubra, Red Pasque Flower

Description

Red Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla vulgaris rubra) is a red cultivar of the early flowering perennial for the full sun. After the flowers, a fluffy, glistening seed head follows.

Plant TypePerennials Hardy
Hardiness Zone4-8
Sunlightfull sun-light shade
Moistureaverage, never wet
Soil & Siteprefers well drained-easily tolerates average
FlowersCup shaped red flowers, 2-2 1/2" with decorative yellow stamens. After blooming fluffy ornamental seed heads are formed. Blooms end of April for 2-3 weeks.
Leavesfeathery leaves
Dimensions10-12" by 10-12", space 8-12" on center
MaintenanceThe plants will get to a point where the original foliage begins to deteriorate. Cut off the outer ring of old foliage. The newer foliage growing in the center will replace this old foliage. Will reseed all over the garden.
Propagationseeds, division
Author's NotesI always look forward to seeing this plant bloom in the spring. I had a group by the patio that has been with us for over 5 years.
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