PULSATILLA
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PULSATILLA
Commonly known as Meadow anemone, Pasque flower
MAR-APR
Genus of 36 species of clump-forming, deciduous perennials found mainly in short turf and alpine meadows in Eurasia and North America.
The rare native is found on calcareous grassy slopes and old earthworks, mainly in the Cotswolds.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
UK native of dry, chalky grassland. -
Medicinal properties
Used to treat respiratory and digestive problems and to beat spasmodic coughing in asthma -
Pests & Diseases
Slugs and snails with young growth -
Place of origin
U.K., Western France to Ukraine -
DeciduousFinely divided, pinnate, light-green leaves 8-20cm (3-8in) long comprising 7-9 leaflets, very hairy when young.
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Height
10 - 20cm (4-8in) -
Spread
20cm (8in)
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HerbaceousClump-forming perennial. Produces upright or semi-pendent, silky-hairy flowers 4-9cm (1½-3½in) across.
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Fertile moist well-drained soilRequires protection from excessive winter wet.
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Full sun
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Mature Size10 - 20cm (4-8in)
20cm (8in)
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