Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, California, Mexico
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, United Kingdom
Types
Calocedrus decurrens
Pulsatilla vulgaris, Pulsatilla vulgaris rubra, Pulsatilla vulgaris alba
Number of Varieties
14
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40000
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Habitat
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
meadows, Slopes, Wooded slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-85-7
0
99
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AHS Heat Zone
8-1
7-5
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Cutworms, Larvae of Agave Weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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-
Edible Uses
✔
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✔
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Stomach pain
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
-
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
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Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
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✔
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Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Alpine, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall