About

A compact, semi-evergreen, wiry-stemmed annual or perennial from North America with small, narrow, mid-green leaves and small, open, blue, 5-petalled flowers in spring and early summer. A delicate wildflower for a sunny, well-drained border or meadow planting.

About the genus

Pulsatilla are herbaceous perennials forming clumps of finely dissected leaves, with solitary, hairy bell-shaped or cup-shaped flowers followed by silky-plumed seed-heads

Plant details

Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.

Care notes

CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.