Jacob's Ladder

Beautiful flowers complement finely textured foliage. Attractive at garden's edge, along walkways or as a small-scale ground cover and ideal for lightly shaded rock gardens. Plant in a lime-free, neutral to acidic (sour) soil.

Companion Plants

Blanket Flower

Maiden Grass

Spike Speedwell

Plant Details

Common name

Jacob's Ladder
Botanical name

Polemonium viscosum
Variety

Blue Whirl
Zone

USDA Zone 5 (-20°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).
Light

Sun
Height

10-12" (25-31 cm)
Habit

Mounded
Feed

Use all-purpose
Water

Weekly during dry spells
Bloom Color

Blue
Bloom Time

Summer
Maintenance

Mulch to reduce weeds

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Victoria A's collection

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