Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, United Kingdom
Types
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Pulsatilla vulgaris, Pulsatilla vulgaris rubra, Pulsatilla vulgaris alba
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
meadows, Slopes, Wooded slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
5-7
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink
Indigo, Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Red
Greyish Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
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, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
Medium
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Cutworms, Larvae of Agave Weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
convulsions, Diarrhea, Not Available, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Not Available
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Alpine, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PORTULACARIA afra
PULSATILLA vulgaris
Common Name
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
Pasque Flower, wind flower, prairie crocus, Easter Flower, meadow anemone
In Hindi
Elephant Bush
Pasque Flower
In German
Elephant Bush
Kuhschellen
In French
Elephant Bush
Pasque Flower
In Spanish
elefante Bush
Pasque Flower
In Greek
ελέφαντας Μπους
Pasque Flower
In Portuguese
elefante de Bush
Pasque Flower
In Polish
Elephant Bush
Sasanka
In Latin
bush elephant
Pasque Flower
Phylum
Embryophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Ranunculales
Family
Portulacaceae
Ranunculaceae
Genus
Portulacaria
Pulsatilla
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Portulacarioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Elephant Bush and Pasque Flower
Season and care of Elephant Bush and Pasque Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Bush and Pasque Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pasque Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand and for Pasque Flower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pasque Flower is Neutral, Alkaline.
Elephant Bush and Pasque Flower Physical Information
Elephant Bush and Pasque Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm whereas Pasque Flower height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Elephant Bush and Pasque Flower are as follows:
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Pasque Flower flower color: Indigo, Purple and Violet
- Pasque Flower leaf color: Light Green
Care of Elephant Bush and Pasque Flower
Care of Elephant Bush and Pasque Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Bush pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Pasque Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.