




Pulsatilla nuttalliana
The prairie pasqueflower is a beautiful flower that blooms in spring. Its soft, purple petals look like little cups and are often one of the first flowers to peek out after winter.
Habitat: Grasslands
The prairie pasqueflower has deeply cut, fuzzy leaves and striking, upright, bell-shaped flowers. These blooms range from lavender to deep purple, often appearing before the plant's full foliage, standing out against the bare ground with their characteristic hairy texture.





Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
15
After blooming, its seeds grow feathery 'tails' that help them spin and drill into the soil!
The name 'Pasqueflower' comes from 'Pasque,' meaning Easter, as it often blooms around that time!
This tough little plant is one of the very first to bloom, sometimes even poking through snow!
Wow! Its flowers are like tiny solar panels, turning to follow the sun across the sky!
prairie pasqueflower has fuzzy hairs that insulate it from cold winds and frost, letting it bloom super early!
prairie pasqueflower can emerge and bloom very early, grabbing sunlight before other plants leaf out.
prairie pasqueflower has a long taproot that helps it find precious water deep in dry prairie soils.
Andrena carlini
early spring bee that collects its pollen
Apis mellifera
gathers nectar and pollen from its flowers

Bombus terricola
important early season pollinator of the plant
Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Don't pick flowers without asking an adult, so they can keep growing for everyone to enjoy.
The easiest way to identify prairie pasqueflower is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.
10-40 cm
15-30 cm
3-8 cm
Early Spring
No
Mild
Perennial
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Jun 9, 2025
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