Red Pasqueflower (Pulsatilla vulgaris 'Rubra')
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Deciduous Perennial
Pulsatilla vulgaris, the Pasque Flower, is a European and southwest Asian wildflower and one of the earliest perennials to bloom each spring. Silky, hairy flower stems emerge from the ground as early as March, opening into large, upward-facing violet-to-purple (rarely white) cups with a bright yellow center of stamens. Finely divided, fern-like foliage follows the flowers and remains attractive through the season, and the blooms give way to showy, plume-like seed heads. Low and mounding, it forms a tidy rosette well suited to rock gardens and border fronts.

Pros

  • One of the earliest perennials to bloom, often in March
  • Showy violet flowers with bright yellow centers, followed by ornamental plumed seedheads
  • Fine, silky-haired, fern-like foliage stays attractive all season
  • Deer resistant and drought tolerant once established

Cons

  • All parts are irritating if eaten or handled fresh — can cause mouth pain, skin irritation, vomiting, and diarrhea
  • Needs sharp drainage; dislikes soggy soil
  • Short-lived bloom period
 

Plant Data

Tags Deciduous, Perennial
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