Pasque Flower plant profile
Pulsatilla patens
A perennial flower for full sun.
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When to plant
When to plant Pasque Flower
One of the earliest spring bloomers, this low perennial prefers fertile, medium-moisture, well-drained soil in full sun to light shade, where good drainage is essential. Plant seeds in fall, and divide or take root cuttings in early spring or fall. It blooms in March, April, and May.
The calendar shows this cited seasonal window as an approximate band. It does not convert the season into frost-adjusted dates.
Open Pasque Flower in my garden calendarShows the source-backed planting season, not frost-adjusted dates.
Growing conditions
- Sun
- Full sun
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
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Evidence trail
Evidence behind this profile
Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.
- Anemone patens (Pasque Flower), also known as Pulsatilla patens
University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum (Friends of the Arboretum Native Plant Sale). Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-18.