Pasque flower (Pulsatilla vulgaris) pull-sah-TIL-lah vul-GAR-iss Genus:  Pulsatilla

Pasque flower blooms for 4 to 6 weeks in spring with fuzzy flower buds that open to 1.5-inch-wide purple flowers that dance in the breeze. Fuzzy, feathery seedheads take up the dance when the blooms end. By then, the felted leaves have pushed up to produce a lacy gray-green backdrop.

Noteworthy Characteristics: 

Long blooming period in spring. Beautiful flowers and interesting seedheads. Self-sowing yields smaller plants that can be moved; mature plants have long taproots and resent transplanting.

Care: 

Prefers full sun and well-drained, neutral or alkaline soil.

Propagation: 

Sow seed as soon as ripe in containers in an open frame. Take root cuttings in winter.

Problems: 

Slugs and snails may eat new growth.

Overview

Height Less than 6 in. Spread 6 in. to 12 in. Growth Habit Clumps Growth Pace Moderate Grower Light Full Sun Only Moisture Medium Moisture Maintenance Moderate Characteristics Self Seeds, Showy Flowers, Showy Seed Heads Bloom Time Spring Flower Color Purple, White Style Rock Garden Seasonal Interest Spring Interest Type Perennials