Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, United Kingdom
Types
Cercis
Pulsatilla vulgaris, Pulsatilla vulgaris rubra, Pulsatilla vulgaris alba
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
meadows, Slopes, Wooded slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Indigo, Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Greyish Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Rosette
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Cutworms, Larvae of Agave Weevil
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen
convulsions, Diarrhea, Not Available, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Alpine, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
PULSATILLA vulgaris
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
Pasque Flower, wind flower, prairie crocus, Easter Flower, meadow anemone
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
Pasque Flower
In German
OstRedbud
Kuhschellen
In French
Redbud Orient
Pasque Flower
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
Pasque Flower
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
Pasque Flower
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
Pasque Flower
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
Sasanka
In Latin
Cercis
Pasque Flower
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Ranunculales
Family
Fabaceae
Ranunculaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
Not Available
Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Pasque Flower
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Pasque Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Pasque Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pasque Flower season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pasque Flower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pasque Flower is Neutral, Alkaline.
Eastern Redbud and Pasque Flower Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Pasque Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Pasque Flower height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Pasque Flower are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Pasque Flower flower color: Indigo, Purple and Violet
- Pasque Flower leaf color: Light Green
Care of Eastern Redbud and Pasque Flower
Care of Eastern Redbud and Pasque Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Pasque Flower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Eastern Redbud 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.