Polemonium reptans
$22.00 / 1G AB
Jacob's Ladder ·
Description
Polemonium reptans, commonly known as Jacob's Ladder, is a herbaceous perennial valued for its pale blue flowers during spring and summer. It typically matures 1–3 feet tall and 1.5–3 feet wide. Grow it in full sun to partial shade in average, well-drained loamy soil. Its native range or documented parentage is Northern America. It attracts bumblebees In the landscape, it works well in mass planting, small groups, and container. It has a moderate growth rate and generally has medium maintenance needs.
Benefits
Provides seasonal color and texture and may support pollinators or other garden wildlife.
Features
Pale blue flowers mid-summer; matures about 1 - 3 ft tall; regional native lineage
Native Range
Northern America
| Polemonium reptans 'Stairway To Heaven' | |
| Jacob's Ladder | |
| No | |
| Full Sun to Part Sun; Average moisture; Well-drained average garden soil. Water regularly the first season, then adjust to plant preference. | |
| Garden origin / cultivated selection | |
| Native Cultivar (Nativar) | |
| Yes | |
| Yes |
| 4 - 8 | |
| Full Shade, Part Shade | |
| 1 - 2 ft | |
| 1 - 2 ft |
| Yes | |
| None | |
| Blue | |
| Insignificant | |
| Birds | |
| Native Garden | |
| Flower Interest | |
| Sun-Loving Perennials | |
| None | |
| Clump Forming | |
| Spring |