Spring Pasqueflower (Pulsatilla vernalis)
Alpine perennialPerennialDifficult

Spring Pasqueflower

Pulsatilla vernalis

Family: Ranunculaceae

Spring Pasqueflower grows in full sun and prefers rocky acidic to neutral soil. Water needs: Low.

How to Grow Spring Pasqueflower

Spring Pasqueflower growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Rocky acidic to neutral soil with a soil pH of 5.0-7.0, and Low water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 3-7. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Spring Pasqueflower as 30-90 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/8 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 2-3 years.

Plant Overview

Spring Pasqueflower (Pulsatilla vernalis) is listed in the Ranunculaceae family and categorized as a alpine perennial with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Difficult.

Plant ID
PLT-1373
Family
Ranunculaceae
Plant type
Alpine perennial
Life cycle
Perennial
Difficulty
Difficult

Growing Conditions

Spring Pasqueflower is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as low. The database soil reference is Rocky acidic to neutral soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.0-7.0, and the listed hardiness range is 3-7.

Hardiness zones
3-7
Sunlight
Full sun
Soil
Rocky acidic to neutral soil
Soil pH
5.0-7.0
Water needs
Low

Seed & Germination

For seed starting, the listed germination time is 30-90 days and the seed depth is 1/8 inch. The listed time to maturity is 2-3 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.

Germination
30-90 days
Seed depth
1/8 inch

Harvest & Propagation

Days to maturity
2-3 years
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Growing Reference Note

Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.