Pulsatilla_vernalis

<i>Pulsatilla vernalis</i>

Pulsatilla vernalis

Species of flowering plant

For other uses, see Saint Mary of the Snow (disambiguation).

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.[2]

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The specific epithet vernalis means "of spring".[3]

In cultivation it is suitable for an alpine garden or alpine house,[4] 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.[5]

It was the county flower of the former county Oppland, Norway and was depicted in the county coat of arms. It is also the county flower of Härjedalen, Sweden and South Karelia, Finland.

References

  1. [1]
    Chappuis, E. (2014). "Pulsatilla vernalis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2014: e.T55730086A55730098. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2014-1.RLTS.T55730086A55730098.en. Retrieved 2 May 2022.
  2. [2]
    RHS A-Z encyclopedia of garden plants. United Kingdom: Dorling Kindersley. 2008. p. 1136. ISBN 978-1405332965.
  3. [3]
    Harrison, Lorraine (2012). RHS Latin for gardeners. United Kingdom: Mitchell Beazley. p. 224. ISBN 9781845337315.
  4. [4]
    Miller, Philip. "Pulsatilla vernalis". Retrieved 28 February 2013.
  5. [5]
    "RHS Plant Selector Pulsatilla vernalis AGM / RHS Gardening". Apps.rhs.org.uk. Retrieved 2013-02-28.


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