Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, United Kingdom
Hybrid origin
Types
Pulsatilla vulgaris, Pulsatilla vulgaris rubra, Pulsatilla vulgaris alba
Astilbe biternata, Astilbe chinensis, Astilbe thunbergii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Slopes, Wooded slopes
Mountain tops, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
4-9
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Indigo, Purple, Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Greyish Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Rosette
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
root cutting, Seedlings
Divison, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Cutworms, Larvae of Agave Weevil
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
convulsions, Diarrhea, Not Available, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes
Borders, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PULSATILLA vulgaris
ASTILBE 'Bridal Veil' ('('Brautschleier')')
Common Name
Pasque Flower, wind flower, prairie crocus, Easter Flower, meadow anemone
Astilbe, Bridal Veil Astilbe
In Hindi
Pasque Flower
Astilbe
In German
Kuhschellen
Prachtspieren
In French
Pasque Flower
Astilbe
In Spanish
Pasque Flower
Astilbe
In Greek
Pasque Flower
astilbe
In Portuguese
Pasque Flower
astilbe
In Polish
Sasanka
astilbe
In Latin
Pasque Flower
Artemisia
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Rosales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Saxifragaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Pasque Flower and Astilbe
Wondering what are the properties of Pasque Flower and Astilbe? We provide you with everything About Pasque Flower and Astilbe. Pasque Flower doesn't have thorns and Astilbe doesn't have thorns. Also Pasque Flower does not have fragrant flowers. Pasque Flower has allergic reactions like convulsions, Diarrhea, Not Available, Stomach pain and Vomiting and Astilbe has allergic reactions like convulsions, Diarrhea, Not Available, Stomach pain and Vomiting. 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 Pasque Flower and Astilbe and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pasque Flower and Astilbe
Season and care of Pasque Flower and Astilbe is important to know. While considering everything about Pasque Flower and Astilbe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pasque Flower season is Spring and Astilbe season is Spring. The type of soil for Pasque Flower is Loam, Sand and for Astilbe is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pasque Flower is Neutral, Alkaline and for Astilbe is Acidic, Neutral.
Pasque Flower and Astilbe Physical Information
Pasque Flower and Astilbe physical information is very important for comparison. Pasque Flower height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Astilbe height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Pasque Flower and Astilbe are as follows:
Pasque Flower flower color: Indigo, Purple and Violet
Pasque Flower leaf color: Light Green
Astilbe flower color: White
- Astilbe leaf color: Green
Care of Pasque Flower and Astilbe
Care of Pasque Flower and Astilbe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pasque Flower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Astilbe pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead flowers. In summer Pasque Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Astilbe needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.