Known to be toxic - Toxic to mammals if ingested.
Source: Casey.hofford
Pulsatilla nuttalliana
Prairie Pasqueflower
Pulsatille multifide
Synonyms
American pasqueflower
crocus anemone
lion's-beard
pasqueflower
prairie crocus
prairie-smoke
No seeds available for this plant.
We are not accepting seeds for this plant at the moment.
Bloom Colour: White
Bloom Period: Apr - May
Max Height: 2.0 feet
Max Width: 1.0 feet
Light Condition:
More than 6 hours of direct sun a day
Soil conditions:
Tolerates dry soil condition
Tolerates medium soil condition
More than 6 hours of direct sun a day
Tolerates dry soil condition
Tolerates medium soil condition
Lifespan:
Perennial
plants that will that come back year after year
Gardener Experience:
Does not spread uncontrollably
Self-seeding
Does not spread uncontrollably
Self-seeding
Landscape Uses:
Suitable for rock gardens
Suitable for container garden
Suitable for rock gardens
Suitable for container garden
Ecological Benefits:
No ecological benefits information available.
Tolerates:
Tolerates limestone conditions
Tolerates limestone conditions
Special Features and Considerations:
This plant is endangered
This plant is endangered
Plant Location
Distribution according to VASCAN
Ephemeral
Native
Introduced
Excluded
Extirpated
Doubtful
Absent
Canadensis
Thrives in Ecozones
- Taiga Plains
- Taiga Shield
- Boreal Plains
- Montane Cordillera
- Prairies
- Mixed Wood Plains
Ecological Benefits
Butterflies Supported by Pulsatilla nuttalliana
No butterfly data available for this plant.
Specialized Bees Supported by Pulsatilla nuttalliana
No bee data available for this plant.
Plants that grow in similar conditions, that bloom at the same time.
Complementary Plants
- No complementary plants found.
Substitute For Non-Native Plants
- Convallaria majalis (Lily of the Valley)
- Iridaceae (Crocus)
- Salvia (Non-Native Sage)
- Tulipa (Tulips)
- Petunia (Non-Native Petunias)
- Myosotis sylvatica (Forget-me-not)
- Phlox subulata (Moss Phlox)
Sowing Information
Download Seed Envelope Labels (PDF)
- Sowing depth: Sow just below surface
- Sow anytime
- Stratification duration: 0 days
- Self-seeding
- Notes: Sow outdoors in the fall.
Harvesting and Seed Sharing
- Harvest start month: May
- Harvesting indicator:
- Seeds have become fluffy and can be easily removed by shaking on gently pulling off from stem
- Harvesting:
- Use hand to detach from main stem
- Seed viability test:
- No test needed before donating
- Packaging measure: A dozen (12) seeds (eyeball)
- Seed storage:
- Air dry in paper bag or open container, for a few days until crisp
- Shake seeds to move them once in a while to prevent molding
- Cultivar: No, you can donate without knowing the source as there are only straight species
- No harvesting video available at this time.
Toxicity Notes
Toxic to mammals if ingested.