| | | Family | Ranunculaceae | | Plant Type | herbaceous perennial | | Zone | USDA: 4a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3 | | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 5 - 30 cm (2 - 12 in) | | Spread | 5 - 15 cm (2 - 6 in) | | Light | full sun | | Soil Moisture | low to average, well-drained | | Soil Type | clay to sandy | | Soil pH | acidic to alkaline | | | Description | Pulsatilla patens (eastern pasque flower) bears showy blossoms during early spring to late spring. | | Typical Uses | Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, cut flowers, edging and mass planting. | | Special Characteristics | It is worthy to note that Pulsatilla patens tolerates drought, and has a natural resistance to deer. | | |