I do not know my plants, if they are pretty that is mostly enough information for me. I googled this flower and flower enthusiasts may appreciate this.
The image displays the plant known as the common pasque flower (Pulsatilla vulgaris), also referred to as the Eastern pasque flower (Pulsatilla patens) in some contexts.
Key characteristics of the plant: Form: It is a perennial herb with a short, upright rootstock.
Height: The plant typically grows 5 to 25 cm tall.Flower: The flowers are radial to bell-shaped, purplish-blue, and 5.5–8.5 cm wide. They bloom early in spring, often in April or May, as one of the first perennials to flower.
Leaves: Basal leaves are stalked and develop after flowering. The stem leaves form a whorl below the flower.
Habitat: It grows in dry heathlands and is also a popular ornamental garden plant.
Status: In Finland, the species had disappeared from the wild but has reappeared in some locations. The Eastern pasque flower is a protect in Finland
These were photographed at the Botanical garden last spring.




Thank you for these beautiful flowers to brighten my morning.
Most welcome Beth
Beautiful images, as always, but I really appreciate your research. This is a species I’d neither seen nor even heard of before today. Thank you! pp
Glad you enjoyed my results 😀
So much!
Gorgeous. That purple!
What a beautiful flower, Ritva! It looks like a cross between a tulip and crocus! I enjoyed reading the information about it. Gorgeous captures!
That is a beautiful flower. So glad it is protected now. 😊
Beautiful Ritva! I’m with you on plant identification. I have learned the floral names in my yard and Have gotten to know more through photography. Mostly, I enjoy their beauty.
Lovely flowers and photos Ritva. I’m like you and Anne about knowing plant and flower names.
Beautiful.