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Jacob's Ladder

Light blue flowers in August through September highlight the green and white variegated foliage that does not yellow down. This cultivar stands up well to mid-Atlantic summers if you provide good drainage and protect from hot afternoon sun.

Companion Plants

Columbine

False Spirea

Hosta

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Jacob's Ladder

  • Botanical name

    Polemonium reptans

  • Variety

    Touch of Class

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 3 (-40°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).

  • Light

    Part sun

  • Height

    12-14" (31-36 cm)

  • Habit

    Low-growing

  • Feed

    Use all-purpose

  • Water

    Weekly during dry spells

  • Bloom Color

    Blue

  • Bloom Time

    Summer-fall

  • Maintenance

    Mulch to reduce weeds

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

  • Megan R.'s collection