Polemonium reptans
Common name: Jacob's Ladder
Jacob's Ladder is a small, shade plant that grows in compact mounds. When in bloom, the mounds are covered in loose clusters of light blue, bell-shaped flowers. Blooms occur in late spring to early summer and last 2 to 3 weeks. Flowers are visited by a range of bees as well as many butterflies and moths. This plant is not drought tolerant and will die back if allowed to dry out, especially if planted in sunny conditions. Its compound leaves and dangling flower clusters offer a unique appearance and texture to the landscape.
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Plant Details
Plant type
Forbs
Soil type
Dry Mesic, Mesic (Not too Wet Not too Dry), Moist Mesic
Light exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun / Part Shade, Shade
Bloom period
Spring
Urban environment
Requires Protected Site
Habitat
Savannas, Woodlands
Growth form
Colonizing / Spreading
Growth rate
Moderate
Flower color
Blue
Fall color
None
Size
- Mature height
- 10 Inches
- Mature width
- 1 Feet
- Max height
- 2 Feet
- Max width
- 2 Feet
Additional information
Pollinator hot spot