Pulsatilla vulgaris - Pasque Flower toxic-dermatitis uses Big Bluestem as a

uses Big Bluestem as a larval host

Ground cover potential

you will sacrifice a year of bloom

but this shrub was developed for its foliage - the leaves have a lime green center and very dark purple (almost black) edges

Pulsatilla vulgaris - Pasque Flower toxic-dermatitis uses Big Bluestem as aSizes available: 2 quart Basics: zones 5 7, 9 12" x 18", full sun to high, light part shade, blooms early to mid spring, a violet reddish bell shaped flower. foliage is reminiscent of a small fern frond covered in fine silvery hairs, wants very well drained rocky soil and does not want winter wet. May want alkaline soil, but don't fuss too much about this unless you see problems getting it going. Synonym: Anemone pulsatilla Common names: Pasque Flower