Anemone pulsatilla vulgaris

USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–8

Light: Full sun to part shade

Mature Size: 9–12" tall | 9–12" wide

Attracts: Bees and pollinators

Bloom Time: April–May

Water Needs: Moderate

Soil: Well-drained sandy, gravelly, or average garden soils

Growth Habit: Upright, clump-forming perennial

Flowers: Showy cup-shaped blooms in pale to deep violet, occasionally white, followed by decorative feathery seed heads

Ideal For: Rock gardens, pollinator gardens, cottage gardens, early spring borders

Evergreen: Semi-evergreen in mild climates

Why We Love It:
Pasque flower is one of the first perennials to announce spring, bringing silky foliage and striking blooms to the garden just as winter fades. The rich violet flowers stand out beautifully against the soft, fuzzy foliage, while the ornamental seed heads extend interest long after flowering ends. Tough, long lived, and easy to grow in well-drained soils, it adds both texture and seasonal character to rock gardens, borders, and pollinator-friendly landscapes.

Additional Info:
Rabbit resistant and low maintenance once established. Performs best in sunny locations with good drainage and appreciates cooler climates. The feathery seed heads provide ornamental value well into the season and make excellent additions to dried arrangements. Ideal for early-season color in alpine gardens, cottage-style plantings, and water-wise perennial borders.