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'Heaven Scent' Jacob's Ladder

Polemonium hybrid

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Overview

The Polemonium hybrid 'Heaven Scent' is a fragrant perennial with fern-like green foliage brushed in purple and loose clusters of soft blue-purple flowers in late spring. It grows upright to 18-24 inches tall and 15-18 inches wide. Best in part sun to sun with well-drained, average to fertile soil and steady moisture, it appreciates afternoon shade in warm regions. Hardy in USDA Zones 3-7.

Water Medium
'Heaven Scent' Jacob's Ladder (Polemonium hybrid) — It grows upright to 18-24 inches tall and 15-18 inches wide

Culture

Water
Medium

Shape & size

Mature height
1.5–2 Ft.
Mature width
1.25–1.5 Ft.

Classification

Family
Polemoniaceae

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'Heaven Scent' Jacob's Ladder (Polemonium hybrid) — It prefers average to fertile, well-drained soil with consistent moisture, particularly during hot spells
'Heaven Scent' Jacob's Ladder (Polemonium hybrid) — loose clusters of blue to bluish-purple flowers rise above the foliage
'Heaven Scent' Jacob's Ladder (Polemonium hybrid) — 'Heaven Scent' is a natural companion for Hostas
'Heaven Scent' Jacob's Ladder (Polemonium hybrid) — commonly referred to as 'Heaven Scent' Jacob's Ladder
'Heaven Scent' Jacob's Ladder (Polemonium hybrid) — It also performs reliably in container plantings
'Heaven Scent' Jacob's Ladder (Polemonium hybrid) — it performs most beautifully in cool
'Heaven Scent' Jacob's Ladder (Polemonium hybrid) — giving the plant a richer presence than many traditional Jacob’s Ladder selections
'Heaven Scent' Jacob's Ladder (Polemonium hybrid) — The Polemonium hybrid 'Heaven Scent'
'Heaven Scent' Jacob's Ladder (Polemonium hybrid) — and the foliage has a striking quality even before the flowers open.<br><br>With an upright habit
'Heaven Scent' Jacob's Ladder (Polemonium hybrid) — average to fertile soil and steady moisture
'Heaven Scent' Jacob's Ladder (Polemonium hybrid) — While generally easy to maintain and deer resistant
'Heaven Scent' Jacob's Ladder (Polemonium hybrid) — It grows upright to 18-24 inches tall and 15-18 inches wide; it appreciates afternoon shade in warm regions

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