Polemonium reptans 'Stairway to Heaven' - Jacob's Ladder - Early Spring Foliage

Jacob's Ladder

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


GROWTH RATE:
Medium
ATTRIBUTES:
Fall Color
FLOWERING TIME:
Lt. Spr-Sum
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green
Yellow
Variegated