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, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
Pulsatilla vulgaris, Pulsatilla vulgaris rubra, Pulsatilla vulgaris alba
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
Habitat
meadows, Slopes, Wooded slopes
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
4-8
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Indigo, Purple, Violet
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Greyish Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
root cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
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
Loam, Moist, Well drained
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Cutworms, Larvae of Agave Weevil
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Humidity, Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Allergy
convulsions, Diarrhea, Not Available, Stomach pain, Vomiting
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PULSATILLA vulgaris
CORNUS alternifolia
Common Name
Pasque Flower, wind flower, prairie crocus, Easter Flower, meadow anemone
Alternate-leaved Dogwood, Pagoda Dogwood
In Hindi
Pasque Flower
Cornus
In German
Kuhschellen
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
In French
Pasque Flower
Cornus
In Spanish
Pasque Flower
Cornus alternifolia
In Greek
Pasque Flower
Cornus
In Portuguese
Pasque Flower
Cornus
In Latin
Pasque Flower
Cornus
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Cornales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pasque Flower and Pagoda Dogwood
Season and care of Pasque Flower and Pagoda Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Pasque Flower and Pagoda Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pasque Flower season is Spring and Pagoda Dogwood season is Spring. The type of soil for Pasque Flower is Loam, Sand and for Pagoda Dogwood is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pasque Flower is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pagoda Dogwood is Acidic.
Pasque Flower and Pagoda Dogwood Physical Information
Pasque Flower and Pagoda Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Pasque Flower height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Pagoda Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Pasque Flower and Pagoda Dogwood are as follows:
Pasque Flower flower color: Indigo, Purple and Violet
Pasque Flower leaf color: Light Green
Pagoda Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
- Pagoda Dogwood leaf color: Green
Care of Pasque Flower and Pagoda Dogwood
Care of Pasque Flower and Pagoda Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pasque Flower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pagoda Dogwood pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Prune once the plant is tall enough. In summer Pasque Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pagoda Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.