European Pasque Flower
Pulsatilla vulgaris
European Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla vulgaris) is a perennial suited to the Colorado Front Range. It matures to about 8–12 in tall and 8–12 in wide, needs low to medium water, and prefers full sun to part. One of the earliest spring bloomers; furry buds open to purple cups; silky seedheads follow.
low to medium water8–12 in tall and 8–12 in wideXeric / water-wiseDeer-resistant
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At a glance
- Botanical name
- Pulsatilla vulgaris
- Type
- Perennial
- Mature size
- 8–12 in tall and 8–12 in wide
- Water needs
- low to medium water
- Sun
- full sun to part
- Colorado native
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Soil
- clay, loam, sandy
- Soil pH
- 6.5–8.0
- Hail tolerance
- high
- Wind tolerance
- high
- Salt tolerance
- moderate
- Bloom color
- purple
- Bloom time
- early spring, mid spring
- Pollinator value
- high
- Good for
- slope
Planting & establishment
Deep-water first season to establish, then minimal water needed.
Frequently asked questions
- Is European Pasque Flower good for the Colorado Front Range?
- Yes. European Pasque Flower is included in the Front Range Plant Finder as a perennial suited to Colorado's Front Range.
- How big does European Pasque Flower get?
- It matures to about 8–12 in tall and 8–12 in wide.
- How much water does European Pasque Flower need?
- It needs low to medium water once established.
- Is European Pasque Flower native to Colorado?
- No — it is not a Colorado native, but it grows well on the Front Range.
