Jacob's Ladder - Polemonium reptans

Phonetic: po-leh-MOH-nee-um REP-tanz

Jacob's ladder gets its common name from its small leaflets which are arranged in a ladder-like manner along the long, graceful leaves. It does not tolerate hot, humid conditions and does appreciate a location with part shade.  This self-seeding herbaceous perennial will also spread by rhizomes. Its native habitat includes moist, deciduous woods and stream banks.  It has a low drought tolerance and will go dormant in drought conditions.

• Hardiness Zone:  3-8
• Native Region: BONAP Map
• BONAP Map Key Color Guide: Map Color Key
• Sun Exposure:  Partial Sun, Shade
• Flower Color:  Blue
• Bloom Time:  April, May, June
• Soil Type:  Medium - Moist
• Mature Plant Size:  1'H, 1-1.5'W
• Plant Spacing:  .5-1'
• Attracts:  Bees, Butterflies
• Advantages:  Deer resistant, early source of nectar and pollen, foliage stays green all season
• Landscape Uses:  Ground cover, rock gardens, shade garden, woodland garden
• Companion Plants:  Foam Flower, Red Columbine, Virginia Blue Bells
• Deer Resistant