Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Origin
America
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, United Kingdom
Types
Cucurbita pepo
Pulsatilla vulgaris, Pulsatilla vulgaris rubra, Pulsatilla vulgaris alba
Habitat
agricultural areas
meadows, Slopes, Wooded slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-7
Sunset Zone
-
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Lavender
Indigo, Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Greyish Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Rosette
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Cutworms, Larvae of Agave Weevil
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents
-
Allergy
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
convulsions, Diarrhea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
-
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Alpine, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Cucurbita pepo
PULSATILLA vulgaris
Common Name
Zucchini, courgette
Pasque Flower, wind flower, prairie crocus, Easter Flower, meadow anemone
In Hindi
तोरी
Pasque Flower
In German
Zucchini
Kuhschellen
In French
Courgette
Pasque Flower
In Spanish
calabacín
Pasque Flower
In Greek
κολοκύθι
Pasque Flower
In Portuguese
abobrinha
Pasque Flower
In Polish
Kabaczek
Sasanka
In Latin
zucchini
Pasque Flower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Ranunculales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Ranunculaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Pulsatilla
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Zucchini and Pasque Flower
Season and care of Zucchini and Pasque Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Zucchini and Pasque Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zucchini season is and Pasque Flower season is . The type of soil for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained and for Pasque Flower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pasque Flower is Neutral, Alkaline.
Zucchini and Pasque Flower Physical Information
Zucchini and Pasque Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Pasque Flower height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Zucchini and Pasque Flower are as follows:
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
Zucchini leaf color: Green
Pasque Flower flower color: Indigo, Purple and Violet
- Pasque Flower leaf color: Light Green
Care of Zucchini and Pasque Flower
Care of Zucchini and Pasque Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit and Pasque Flower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Zucchini 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.