Jacob's Ladder (Polemonium spp.)
Jacob's Ladder Plant Features
Add drama and color to shady borders with Jacob's ladder. This pretty perennial develops gorgeous fern-like green foliage that's delicately edged with white. From early spring through summer, Jacob's ladder produces loose clusters of trumpet-like sky-blue blooms. Over time, Jacob's ladder forms tight clumps that grow 12 to 18 inches tall. Use Jacob's ladder in shady beds or containers. The flower stalks also work well in fresh cut arrangements. Jacob's ladder is also attractive to butterflies and deer resistant. Hardy from zones 4-9Jacob's Ladder Questions?
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Jacob's Ladder Growing Instructions
Plant Jacob's ladder in a shady or partially shady location in cool, slightly moist soil. The plant will tolerate a bit more sun in the northern part of its range where summers are cooler. Remove the flower heads as they fade to keep the plant looking good and to possibly encourage more bloom. Occasionally Jacob's ladder will require staking to prevent it from toppling in windy locations. Jacob's ladder will reseed now and then, but is not considered invasive.Jacob's ladder is not recommended for human or animal consumption.
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Water
Medium water needs
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Light
Outside: Part sun
Outside: Shade
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Colors
Blue
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Special Features
Attracts butterflies
Deer/rabbit resistant
Fragrant flowers/foliage
Complement your Jacob's Ladder
AstilbeAstilbe will provide an bold dash of color to a bed of Jacob's Ladder.
Bleeding Heart
Pink-flowering Bleeding Heart and Jacob's Ladder are a lovely pair for shady spots.
Hosta
Medium height Hosta varieties blend well with Jacob's Ladder.
