Nicely cupped flowers with hairy stems and foliage. Mine have been vibrant purple and reds, although I see pastel photos posted as well, so may be best to purchase when you can tell what color you are getting. The fluffy seedpods are equally charming, although I snip out over half of them so it doesn't get overwhelming. The whole plant often disappears in mid-summer for me, and is short-lived. I've also had problems with voles eating the entire root system.

Although this is often included in herbal medicinal lists, the fresh plant is toxic if ingested and may cause inflammation if the sap comes in contact with skin or mucous membranes. Extreme caution and the advice of a trained homeopath is advised.

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In the 'Ask a question forum', there was a listing "Pasque Flower. I submitted a number of photos of results of the crossing of Pulsatilla vulgaris 'Papageno" with a number of colours of regular Pulsatilla vulgaris varieties. I'm not sure how to reference that submission so that it would be easy to find. I would show the crosses, but there is no way to show photos here.

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