Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, United Kingdom
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Pulsatilla vulgaris, Pulsatilla vulgaris rubra, Pulsatilla vulgaris alba
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Habitat
meadows, Slopes, Wooded slopes
Mixed deciduous forest, shaded fields, shaded moist road banks, shaded riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
3-9
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Indigo, Purple, Violet
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Greyish Brown
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Rosette
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
root cutting, Seedlings
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Pest Free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
convulsions, Diarrhea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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antihelmintic, cathartic, Emetic, malignant neoplasms, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
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Rhizomes, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PULSATILLA vulgaris
PODOPHYLLUM peltatum
Common Name
Pasque Flower, wind flower, prairie crocus, Easter Flower, meadow anemone
American Mandrake, Mayapple
In Hindi
Pasque Flower
अमेरिकी विषैला पौधा
In German
Kuhschellen
amerikanisch Alraune
In French
Pasque Flower
mandrake américain
In Spanish
Pasque Flower
mandrágora americana
In Greek
Pasque Flower
american μανδραγόρα
In Portuguese
Pasque Flower
mandrake americano
In Polish
Sasanka
amerykański mandragory
In Latin
Pasque Flower
Latin mandragoras
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Ranunculales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Berberidaceae
Genus
Pulsatilla
Podophyllum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Properties of Pasque Flower and Mayapple
Wondering what are the properties of Pasque Flower and Mayapple? We provide you with everything About Pasque Flower and Mayapple. Pasque Flower doesn't have thorns and Mayapple 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 Mayapple 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 Mayapple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pasque Flower and Mayapple
Season and care of Pasque Flower and Mayapple is important to know. While considering everything about Pasque Flower and Mayapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pasque Flower season is Spring and Mayapple season is Spring. The type of soil for Pasque Flower is Loam, Sand and for Mayapple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pasque Flower is Neutral, Alkaline and for Mayapple is Acidic, Neutral.
Pasque Flower and Mayapple Physical Information
Pasque Flower and Mayapple physical information is very important for comparison. Pasque Flower height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Mayapple height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pasque Flower and Mayapple are as follows:
Pasque Flower flower color: Indigo, Purple and Violet
Pasque Flower leaf color: Light Green
Mayapple flower color: White and Light Pink
- Mayapple leaf color: Green
Care of Pasque Flower and Mayapple
Care of Pasque Flower and Mayapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pasque Flower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mayapple 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 Mayapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.