Polemonium, commonly known as Jacob's Ladder, is a charming perennial prized for its delicate, fern-like foliage and clusters of attractive, bell-shaped flowers. Here's why you should consider adding it to your garden:
Understanding Polemonium:
Planting Bare Root Polemonium:
Growing and Caring for Polemonium:
By following these guidelines, you can successfully plant and grow beautiful Polemonium (Jacob's Ladder) plants in your garden!
Polemonium (pol-em-moh-nee-um), Jacob’s Ladder; Polemoniaceae Family. Polemonium are easily grown, hardy, spring flowering perennials, mostly of North America. The flowers, usually blue, bloom in graceful clusters that resemble common garden phlox.
Easy to grow, in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils, Polemoniums prefer rich, humus, consistently moist soil with protection from afternoon sun. Foliage may scorch in too much sun. Deadhead to encourage late summer reblooming.
Attributes: Border plants, Cut flower or foliage, Mass plantings, and Specimen or focal point. Deer resistant.