European Pasqueflower
Pulsatilla vulgaris
- Native to:
- Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Czechia-Slovakia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Russia, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Ranunculaceae
- Genus:
- Pulsatilla
- Species:
- Pulsatilla vulgaris
- USDA Symbol:
- PUVU
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may
- Bloom Colors:
- purple, violet, white, red
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, early pollinators
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- poor, sandy, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to calcareous grasslands and open woodlands
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–90 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–60 days
- Notes:
- Fresh seed germinates best. Light aids germination; surface sow and do not cover deeply.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C. Germinates within 3 months. Tails on pulsatilla/clematis: leaving on has no effect.