Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, United Kingdom
Types
Abies balsamea var. balsamea, Abies balsamea var. phanerolepis
Pulsatilla vulgaris, Pulsatilla vulgaris rubra, Pulsatilla vulgaris alba
Habitat
Mountain tops
meadows, Slopes, Wooded slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-6
5-7
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Brown, Pink
Indigo, Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Greyish Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Rosette
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Cutworms, Larvae of Agave Weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Itchiness, Respiratory problems
convulsions, Diarrhea, Not Available, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Used as Christmas tree
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Christmas Tree
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Alpine, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ABIES balsamea
PULSATILLA vulgaris
Common Name
Christmas Tree
Pasque Flower, wind flower, prairie crocus, Easter Flower, meadow anemone
In Hindi
balsam fir
Pasque Flower
In German
Balsamtanne
Kuhschellen
In French
le sapin baumier
Pasque Flower
In Spanish
balsamero
Pasque Flower
In Greek
βάλσαμο ελάτης
Pasque Flower
In Portuguese
abeto balsâmico
Pasque Flower
In Polish
balsam fir
Sasanka
In Latin
balsam ligneis abiegnis
Pasque Flower
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Ranunculales
Family
Pinaceae
Ranunculaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Balsam Fir and Pasque Flower
Wondering what are the properties of Balsam Fir and Pasque Flower? We provide you with everything About Balsam Fir and Pasque Flower. Balsam Fir doesn't have thorns and Pasque Flower doesn't have thorns. Also Balsam Fir does not have fragrant flowers. Balsam Fir has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Respiratory problems and Pasque Flower has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Respiratory problems. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Balsam Fir and Pasque Flower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Balsam Fir and Pasque Flower
Season and care of Balsam Fir and Pasque Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Balsam Fir and Pasque Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Balsam Fir season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pasque Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Balsam Fir is Loam, Sand and for Pasque Flower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Balsam Fir is Acidic, Neutral and for Pasque Flower is Neutral, Alkaline.
Balsam Fir and Pasque Flower Physical Information
Balsam Fir and Pasque Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Balsam Fir height is 1,370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Pasque Flower height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Balsam Fir and Pasque Flower are as follows:
Balsam Fir flower color: Brown and Pink
Balsam Fir leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Pasque Flower flower color: Indigo, Purple and Violet
- Pasque Flower leaf color: Light Green
Care of Balsam Fir and Pasque Flower
Care of Balsam Fir and Pasque Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Balsam Fir pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Pasque Flower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Balsam Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pasque Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
