Pasqueflower (Pulsatilla patens) produces soft purple blooms with bright yellow centers and distinctive fuzzy stems in early spring. Very valuable for early pollinators. Photo taken March 26, 2026, by the South Entrance of Keim Hall.
Pasqueflower (Pulsatilla patens) is a native prairie perennial that signals the arrival of spring with its soft, bell-shaped purple flowers and bright yellow centers. Covered in fine, silky hairs, both the flowers and stems have a distinctive fuzzy appearance that helps protect the plant from early-season cold and wind. Blooming very early in spring, pasqueflower provides an important nectar source for emerging pollinators. After flowering, it produces attractive, feathery seed heads that add continued interest to the landscape.