Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, United Kingdom
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Pulsatilla vulgaris, Pulsatilla vulgaris rubra, Pulsatilla vulgaris alba
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
meadows, Slopes, Wooded slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-7
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Indigo, Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Greyish Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Rosette
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Cutworms, Larvae of Agave Weevil
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
-
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
convulsions, Diarrhea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
-
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Alpine, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
PULSATILLA vulgaris
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Pasque Flower, wind flower, prairie crocus, Easter Flower, meadow anemone
In Hindi
पेकॉन
Pasque Flower
In German
Pekannuss
Kuhschellen
In French
Pacanier
Pasque Flower
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
Pasque Flower
In Greek
Pecan
Pasque Flower
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
Pasque Flower
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
Sasanka
In Latin
Pecan
Pasque Flower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Ranunculales
Family
Juglandaceae
Ranunculaceae
Genus
Carya Nutt.
Pulsatilla
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
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Season and Care of Pecan and Pasque Flower
Season and care of Pecan and Pasque Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Pasque Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pasque Flower season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Pasque Flower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Pasque Flower is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pecan and Pasque Flower Physical Information
Pecan and Pasque Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Pasque Flower height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Pasque Flower are as follows:
Care of Pecan and Pasque Flower
Care of Pecan and Pasque Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Pasque Flower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pecan 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.