Pasqueflower is a perennial grown for its purple blooms, which open in summer and return year after year. Notably, it shrugs off deer, shrugs off dry spells, and grows just as well in a container as in the ground. Its summer flowers are a moderate draw for native bees.
Zones
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pH Range
6.5-8.5
Sun
Full Sun
Days to Maturity
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What Pasqueflower is
Pasqueflower grows as a perennial and reaches around a foot at maturity. It blooms purple in summer. It's also deer-resistant and well suited to containers.
How to grow Pasqueflower
Pasqueflower does best in full sun — at least 6 hours of direct sun a day — and soil from pH 6.5 to 8.5, on well-drained ground.
USDA Zones
Data not available
USDA PHZM 2023
Soil pH
6.5 - 8.5
USDA PLANTS Database
Sun
Full Sun
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Drainage
well (dry spells)
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Mature Height
1 ft
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Start the season right
Plant pasqueflower in full sun with at least 6 hours of direct sun, once the soil has warmed and frost risk has passed.
Match the soil
Pasqueflower prefers pH 6.5 to 8.5 (USDA PLANTS Database). A quick soil test from your local Extension lab tells you whether to add lime or sulfur to land in band.
Water steadily
Keep the root zone evenly moist through establishment. A 2–3 inch mulch layer holds moisture without waterlogging.
Harvest at its peak
Cut pasqueflower blooms in the cool of the morning, just as they open, for the longest display.
Good to know
One caution for pet owners — pasqueflower is toxic to dogs and cats (mild severity). Keep it out of reach, and call ASPCA Animal Poison Control at (888) 426-4435 in an emergency. (Source: ASPCA.)
Pasqueflower offers moderate value to bees and other pollinators. (Source: Xerces Society, Pollinator Partnership.)
Where Pasqueflower thrives
Whether pasqueflower thrives on a given site comes down to its soil pH, drainage, sun, and frost dates — the conditions that vary parcel to parcel.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I grow Pasqueflower in my zone?
Zone data for pasqueflower is being finalized. A Growable Ground report checks your parcel's full suitability against federal soil, climate, and zone data.
When should you plant Pasqueflower?
Most growers plant pasqueflower after the last spring frost, once the soil has warmed. Your local frost dates set the exact window — a Growable Ground report reads them for your address.
How much sun does Pasqueflower need?
Pasqueflower needs full sun — a spot that catches at least 6 hours of direct summer sun a day. In more shade it still grows, but usually gives a smaller, later crop. The catch is that a yard rarely gets even light everywhere — a fence, the house, or one tall tree can quietly take those hours. A Growable Ground report reads the real sun-hours across your land, canopy and buildings included, so you can pick the brightest bed before you plant.
What soil does Pasqueflower need?
Pasqueflower prefers soil pH 6.5 to 8.5, on well-drained ground (USDA PLANTS Database). Your report scores your parcel's actual soil against that using USDA SSURGO data.
Does Pasqueflower attract pollinators?
Yes — pasqueflower's flowers are a solid nectar source for native bees (Xerces Society, Pollinator Partnership).
Is Pasqueflower safe for pets?
Pasqueflower is toxic to pets (dogs,cats) with mild severity. Keep it out of reach, and call ASPCA Animal Poison Control at (888) 426-4435 in an emergency.