Pulsatilla vernalis
Pulsatilla vernalis (spring pasqueflower, arctic violet, lady of the snows) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ranunculaceae, native to mountainous habitats in Europe. Growing to 10 cm (4 in) high and wide, it is a semi-evergreen perennial with hairy, divided leaves. In early spring it bears anemone-like flowers which are up to 6 cm (2 in) in diameter, white flushed with violet on the outer surface of the petals, and prominent yellow stamens.[1]
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Ranunculales |
| Family: | Ranunculaceae |
| Genus: | Pulsatilla |
| Species: | P. vernalis |
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The specific epithet vernalis means "of spring".[2]
In cultivation it is suitable for an alpine garden or alpine house,[3] with sharply drained soil in full sun. Though very hardy it dislikes winter wetness. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[4]
It is the county flower of Oppland, Norway and is depicted in the county coat of arms. It is also the county flower of Härjedalen, Sweden and South Karelia, Finland.
References
- RHS A-Z encyclopedia of garden plants. United Kingdom: Dorling Kindersley. 2008. p. 1136. ISBN 1405332964.
- Harrison, Lorraine (2012). RHS Latin for gardeners. United Kingdom: Mitchell Beazley. p. 224. ISBN 9781845337315.
- Miller, Philip. "Pulsatilla vernalis". Retrieved 28 February 2013.
- "RHS Plant Selector Pulsatilla vernalis AGM / RHS Gardening". Apps.rhs.org.uk. Retrieved 2013-02-28.
External links
Media related to Pulsatilla vernalis at Wikimedia Commons