lady of the snows
Pulsatilla vernalis
USDA zones4 to 7
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
Lady of the snows (Pulsatilla vernalis) is a perennial for borders, containers, and low maintenance gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full sun and average to moist, sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. It blooms from early to late spring. It grows well in acid, alkaline, or neutral soil, so it suits many garden spots.
Pairs well with Valerie Finnis Armenian grape hyacinth, Yellow trout-lily, and Mexican daisy.