Jacob's Ladder
Polemonium Reptans
Overview
Jacob's Ladder (Polemonium reptans) is a charming perennial, thriving in USDA zones 3-8. It boasts pinnate leaves resembling an ornate ladder and clusters of bell-shaped, blue-violet blooms. Preferring partial shade and moist, well-drained soil, it typically reaches 12-18 inches in height and spreads 12-24 inches. An early spring bloomer, it attracts pollinators and adds a delicate texture to woodland settings or shady borders.
Sun Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 3–8Type Perennial
Culture
- Sun
- Half, Shade
- Water
- Medium
- USDA zones
- 3–8
Shape & size
- Mature height
- 1–1.5 Ft.
- Mature width
- 1–1.5 Ft.
Classification
- Type
- Perennial
- Family
- Polemoniaceae
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