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Apr 12, 2023 · Jacob's ladder (Polemonium caeruleum), also commonly known as Greek valerian, is a woodland-type wildflower with attractive bell-shaped flowers in its signature deep blue color. Jacob's ladder grows best in shady, moist conditions and requires only dappled sunlight, well-drained, and neutral soil, and cool summer temperatures.
- Marie Iannotti
- Jacob's ladder, Greek valerian
- Polemonium caeruleum
- Polemoniaceae
Polemonium pulcherrimum is a species of flowering plant in the phlox family known by several common names, including beautiful Jacob's-ladder, showy Jacob's-ladder, and skunk-leaved polemonium.
Blue-eyed Mary (Collinsia parviflora) 7. Collinsia parviflora. Common hound’s-tongue (Cynoglossum officinale) W 8. Cynoglossum officinale. Viper’s bugloss (Echium vulgare) 9. Echium vulgare. Ballhead waterleaf (Hydrophyllum capitatum) 10. Hydrophyllum capitatum. Wild blue flax (Linum lewisii) 11.
Jan 10, 2024 · Plant Jacob’s ladder in woodland gardens or under deciduous trees or shrubs so it gets the shade it needs. Locations with northern exposure are also a good option. Together with hellebores and other spring-blooming perennials, it creates a lively floral display early in the season.
- Nadia Hassani
- Polemonium spp.
- Jacob's Ladder
- Part Sun, Shade
An easy to understand guide to growing and caring for Jacob's Ladder plants, with light and watering requirements, propagation, growing tips and photos
Oct 31, 2022 · Jacob’s ladder is native to areas of meadowland, woodlands, and grasslands, this shade-loving species derives its name from its pinnate leaves that resemble the rungs of a ladder. It is an excellent low-maintenance plant that is often grown as a deer-resistant flower in many gardens. There are two species that carry the same common name.
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Mar 22, 2023 · Jacob's ladder is a shade-loving perennial for Zones 3-8 that blooms in late spring to early summer. Learn how to grow these easycare flowers in your garden.