Pulsatilla vulgaris 'Violet Bells' ('Blaue Glocke')
25 seeds $3.50
Pulsatilla vulgaris 'Violet Bells' is a cheerful sight in early spring. The 6-petalled, violet-purple flowers with gold stamens look like a child's crayon drawing of a flower. The gray-green foliage is attractive, as are the ripening seedheads.
Pulsatilla vulgaris looks great in rock gardens , along the edge of a path, or at the front of the border where the flowers can be admired up close. It makes a lovely companion plant for daffodils .
Pulsatilla vulgaris is native to Europe. Also known as Pulsatilla vulgaris 'Blaue Glocke', Anemone pulsatilla, Meadow Anemone, Windflower, Pasque Flower, and European Pasqueflower. Hardy perennial in zones 4-8.
height 12" width 12"
Sowing Pulsatilla vulgaris 'Violet Bells' Seeds
Start seeds indoors in late winter. Barely cover with soil, then refrigerate for 3 weeks. Full sun. Slow to germinate. Flowers and seeds are toxic.