Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, United Kingdom
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Pulsatilla vulgaris, Pulsatilla vulgaris rubra, Pulsatilla vulgaris alba
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
meadows, Slopes, Wooded slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-7
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Indigo, Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Greyish Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Cutworms, Larvae of Agave Weevil
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
convulsions, Diarrhea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
-
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Alpine, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
PULSATILLA vulgaris
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Pasque Flower, wind flower, prairie crocus, Easter Flower, meadow anemone
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
Pasque Flower
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Kuhschellen
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
Pasque Flower
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
Pasque Flower
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
Pasque Flower
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
Pasque Flower
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
Sasanka
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
Pasque Flower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Ranunculales
Family
Rosaceae
Ranunculaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Properties of Bird Cherry and Pasque Flower
Wondering what are the properties of Bird Cherry and Pasque Flower? We provide you with everything About Bird Cherry and Pasque Flower. Bird Cherry doesn't have thorns and Pasque Flower doesn't have thorns. Also Bird Cherry does not have fragrant flowers. Bird Cherry has allergic reactions like Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems and Toxic and Pasque Flower has allergic reactions like Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems and Toxic. 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 Bird Cherry and Pasque Flower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Pasque Flower
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Pasque Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Pasque Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Pasque Flower season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Pasque Flower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pasque Flower is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bird Cherry and Pasque Flower Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Pasque Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Pasque Flower height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Pasque Flower are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Pasque Flower flower color: Indigo, Purple and Violet
- Pasque Flower leaf color: Light Green
Care of Bird Cherry and Pasque Flower
Care of Bird Cherry and Pasque Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Pasque Flower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bird Cherry 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.