Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, United Kingdom
Types
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Pulsatilla vulgaris, Pulsatilla vulgaris rubra, Pulsatilla vulgaris alba
Habitat
Shady Edge
meadows, Slopes, Wooded slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
5-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Lavender
Indigo, Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Greyish Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Rosette
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Tubers
root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full 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
Red blotch
Cutworms, Larvae of Agave Weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
convulsions, Diarrhea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Carminative, Diuretic, Exoectorant, Pectoral, Stimulates new cell growth, Throat infection
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
-
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Tropical
Alpine, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
KAEMPFERIA elegans
PULSATILLA vulgaris
Common Name
Peacock Ginger
Pasque Flower, wind flower, prairie crocus, Easter Flower, meadow anemone
In Hindi
Peacock Ginger
Pasque Flower
In German
Pfau Ingwer
Kuhschellen
In French
paon gingembre
Pasque Flower
In Spanish
jengibre pavo real
Pasque Flower
In Greek
παγώνι τζίντζερ
Pasque Flower
In Portuguese
gengibre pavão
Pasque Flower
In Polish
paw imbiru
Sasanka
In Latin
gingiberi pavo
Pasque Flower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Ranunculales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Ranunculaceae
Genus
Kaempferia
Pulsatilla
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Properties of Peacock Ginger and Pasque Flower
Wondering what are the properties of Peacock Ginger and Pasque Flower? We provide you with everything About Peacock Ginger and Pasque Flower. Peacock Ginger doesn't have thorns and Pasque Flower doesn't have thorns. Also Peacock Ginger does not have fragrant flowers. Peacock Ginger has allergic reactions like and Pasque Flower has allergic reactions like . 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 Peacock Ginger and Pasque Flower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peacock Ginger and Pasque Flower
Season and care of Peacock Ginger and Pasque Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Peacock Ginger and Pasque Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peacock Ginger season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pasque Flower season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Peacock Ginger is Loam, Sand and for Pasque Flower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peacock Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Pasque Flower is Neutral, Alkaline.
Peacock Ginger and Pasque Flower Physical Information
Peacock Ginger and Pasque Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Peacock Ginger height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Pasque Flower height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Peacock Ginger and Pasque Flower are as follows:
Peacock Ginger flower color: Purple and Lavender
Peacock Ginger leaf color: Green and Light Green
Pasque Flower flower color: Indigo, Purple and Violet
- Pasque Flower leaf color: Light Green
Care of Peacock Ginger and Pasque Flower
Care of Peacock Ginger and Pasque Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peacock Ginger pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pasque Flower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Peacock Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pasque Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.