Pulsatilla alpina subsp. alba Zämelis & Paegle

Leaf Characteristics

Pulsatilla alpina has deeply divided, hairy leaves.

Flower Posture

Its flowers are more upright than the typically drooping flowers of other Pulsatilla species.

Flower Coloration

Flowers of the species are most often white, while flowers of the subspecies P. alpina subsp. apiifolia are yellow.

Flowering Period

Flowers emerge very early in the growing season, and often open while they are still covered by snow.

Flower Stamen Characteristics

They have noticeable yellow stamens.

Flower Texture and Seedheads

Like all pasqueflowers, the flowers have a silky, hairy texture, and are followed by distinctive seedheads that remain on the plant for many weeks.

Cultivation Requirements

Pulsatilla alpina is well-suited for cultivation in alpine gardens, and can grow in any sharply drained soil positioned in full sun.

Hardiness Traits

It is extremely hardy, but cannot tolerate excess winter wetness.

Horticultural Award

The subspecies P. alpina subsp. apiifolia has received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.