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Flower Moon Nursery

Jacob's Ladder, Polemonium reptans

Jacob's Ladder, Polemonium reptans

$15.00 USD
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Add springtime charm to shady spaces with Jacob's ladder  (Polemonium reptans), a graceful native perennial featuring finely divided, ladder-like foliage and clusters of delicate blue, bell-shaped flowers. Hardy in zones 3–8, it thrives in moist, rich soil and part shade, making it an excellent choice for woodland settings. It attracts bees and other pollinators  and is perfect for woodland gardens, native and pollinator gardens, rock gardens, and  naturalized areas. Jacob’s Ladder brings an airy, colorful touch to the spring garden.

Key Features:

  • Native woodland perennial with showy blue flowers
  • Blooms in early to mid-spring
  • Spreads by rhizomes to form colonies and effective groundcover
  • Ideal for woodland gardens, shade borders, and naturalized plantings
  • Attracts pollinators and is deer resistant
  • Low maintenance and well-suited to shaded landscapes

Plant Details:
Height: 12-18 in | Spread: 12-18
Light: Partial shade, tolerates full sun in cooler climates
Soil: Medium moisture
Zones: 3–8

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