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Pasque Flower
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Pasque Flower

Pulsatilla patens

Pasque flower serves as a vital early-season pollen source for honeybees, comprising up to 92% of pollen loads during its bloom, though nectar rewards are minimal. Peak bloom aligns with April to May, offering critical forage for emerging colonies when other sources are scarce. It thrives in well-drained soils but may require protection from deer browsing and is not considered invasive.

Nectarlow
Pollenhigh
BloomApril–May
Zones3-7
TypePerennial
Sunfull
NativeNorthern North America
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