Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, United Kingdom
Madagascar
Types
Pulsatilla vulgaris, Pulsatilla vulgaris rubra, Pulsatilla vulgaris alba
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
meadows, Slopes, Wooded slopes
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
9-13
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Indigo, Purple, Violet
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Greyish Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
root cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Cutworms, Larvae of Agave Weevil
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
convulsions, Diarrhea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
PULSATILLA vulgaris
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Pasque Flower, wind flower, prairie crocus, Easter Flower, meadow anemone
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
Pasque Flower
Devil's Backbone
In German
Kuhschellen
Devil's Backbone
In French
Pasque Flower
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Pasque Flower
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Pasque Flower
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Pasque Flower
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Sasanka
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Pasque Flower
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Malpighiales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Pulsatilla
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Euphorbioideae
Properties of Pasque Flower and Devils Backbone
Wondering what are the properties of Pasque Flower and Devils Backbone? We provide you with everything About Pasque Flower and Devils Backbone. Pasque Flower doesn't have thorns and Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns. Also Pasque Flower does not have fragrant flowers. Pasque Flower has allergic reactions like convulsions, Diarrhea, Stomach pain and Vomiting and Devils Backbone has allergic reactions like convulsions, Diarrhea, 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 Devils Backbone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pasque Flower and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Pasque Flower and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Pasque Flower and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pasque Flower season is Spring and Devils Backbone season is Spring. The type of soil for Pasque Flower is Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pasque Flower is Neutral, Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pasque Flower and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Pasque Flower and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Pasque Flower height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pasque Flower and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Pasque Flower flower color: Indigo, Purple and Violet
Pasque Flower leaf color: Light Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Pasque Flower and Devils Backbone
Care of Pasque Flower and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pasque Flower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pasque Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.