Polemonium reptans 'Stairway to Heaven'

Also called Variegated Jacob's Ladder

Clump forming, mounding habit
Grown for its variegated foliage
Pinnate leaves (25 cm) are composed of many oblong leaflets, 4 cm long
Foliage emerges green with creamy margins, flushed with pink
As the season warms, the pink fades and returns again in the fall
Clusters of fragrant light blue flowers
Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer

ZONE:
3

COLOUR:
Blue (light)

HEIGHT:
35-45 cm

SPREAD:
40-50 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Grows best in an average to moist, cool soil, in partial sun, however, it is sun tolerant with adequate moisture. Prune back after flowering to improve the overall appearance and maintain a compact habit.

Characteristics & Attributes

SOIL MOISTURE:
Moist to Average
Well-drained

GROWTH RATE:
Medium

ATTRIBUTES:
Fall Color

FLOWERING TIME:
Lt. Spr-Sum

HABIT:
Clumping
Mounding
Compact

FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green
Yellow
Variegated

LANDSCAPE USES:
Woodland/woods edge
Border/edging