Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, United Kingdom
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
Pulsatilla vulgaris, Pulsatilla vulgaris rubra, Pulsatilla vulgaris alba
Myristica fragrans
Habitat
meadows, Slopes, Wooded slopes
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
9-11
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Indigo, Purple, Violet
-
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Greyish Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
root cutting, Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Cutworms, Larvae of Agave Weevil
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
convulsions, Diarrhea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
-
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Making deodorants, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as a laxative, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
PULSATILLA vulgaris
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Pasque Flower, wind flower, prairie crocus, Easter Flower, meadow anemone
Nutmeg
In Hindi
Pasque Flower
जायफल
In German
Kuhschellen
Muskatnuss
In French
Pasque Flower
noix de muscade
In Spanish
Pasque Flower
nuez moscada
In Greek
Pasque Flower
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Pasque Flower
noz-moscada
In Polish
Sasanka
gałka muszkatołowa
In Latin
Pasque Flower
nutmeg
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Magnoliales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Pulsatilla
Myristica
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Pasque Flower and Nutmeg
Season and care of Pasque Flower and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Pasque Flower and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pasque Flower season is Spring and Nutmeg season is Spring. The type of soil for Pasque Flower is Loam, Sand and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pasque Flower is Neutral, Alkaline and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Pasque Flower and Nutmeg Physical Information
Pasque Flower and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Pasque Flower height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Pasque Flower and Nutmeg are as follows:
Care of Pasque Flower and Nutmeg
Care of Pasque Flower and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pasque Flower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pasque Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.