alpine pasque flower
Pulsatilla alpina
USDA zones5 to 7
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size12 inches tall
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
Alpine pasque flower (Pulsatilla alpina) is a perennial for borders, containers, and low maintenance gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full sun, average moisture, and sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. It stays about 12 inches tall and handles dry spells well. It blooms in early to late spring and again in early to late summer.
Pairs well with Valerie Finnis Armenian grape hyacinth, Yellow trout-lily, and Mexican daisy.