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

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Megan R.'s collection

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