Alicia Hauff Studio
Mixed Media Fine Artist in Fargo, ND
“Pasque Flower, Hygge Haven for Pollinators”
$1,766.00
“Pasque Flower is one of the first perennial flowers to bloom in spring. The delicate lavender flowers appear before the leaves of the plant. In addition to the beautiful, early bloom, other desirable qualities of the Pasque Flower are its height (only about 6”), ability to grow in dry soils, the attractive furry leaves that remain well into the summer, and even the silvery plume-like seedhead. Pasque Flower is calciphilic so therefore needs an alkaline soil with a pH of 7 to 8.
You may also see this species called simply Anemone patens, Pulsatilla patens or Pulsatilla nuttalliana. In South Dakota, where it is the state flower, this well-known native plant will be referred to as the May Day Flower, Meadow Anemone, Easter Flower, or Wind Flower. It is a member of the Buttercup (Ranunculaceae) family.” (Source: Prairie Moon Nursery)
Pollination Facts:
- No Nectar (Mostly): While the flower does have nectaries, they produce little to no reward; instead, it lures in pollinators with an abundance of nutrient-dense pollen.
- Solar Heating: The bowl-like shape of the blossom and its reflective sepals act like a parabolic mirror. The plant engages in heliotropism (sun-tracking), which bounces sunlight into the flower’s center. This raises the inner temperature by up to 64°F (18°C), creating a warm oasis that protects the pollen and invites cold-weather insects to forage.
- Protogyny (Female First): To prevent self-pollination, the flower’s seed-bearing pistils mature and are ready to receive pollen before the male anthers release it
- Mining Bees (Andrena spp.): Large mining bees are the most common and effective visitors.
- Sweat Bees (Lasioglossum spp.): Short-tongued sweat bees frequently collect the flower’s white pollen.
- Other Visitors: Bumblebees, honeybees, and hoverflies also visit the flowers to feed on the accessible pollen.
Who is in this piece?
This piece features the Queen Bumblebees, the primary pollinators of Pasque flowers. Fuzzy plants and fuzzy pollinators unite!
Frame Details: Hard maple float frame
Framed Size: 25x47x2(inches)
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