Polemonium caeruleum f. hidakanum 'Purple Rain'

Also Known As

Polemonium yezoense 'Purple Rain Strain'
Polemonium yezoense 'Purple Rain'
Polemonium yezoense var. hidakanum 'Purple Rain'
Purple Rain Strain Jacob's Ladder

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

3a-8b

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Polemonium caeruleum f. hidakanum 'Purple Rain' plant details

Polemonium caeruleum f. hidakanum 'Purple Rain' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with burgundy and green foliage. In spring and summer blue and lavender flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Polemonium caeruleum f. hidakanum 'Purple Rain'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: polemoniaceae
Foliage: deciduous burgundy and green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: blue and lavender blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Polemonium caeruleum f. hidakanum 'Purple Rain'

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Zn 4. Dark fern-like foliage. Soft blue flowers.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Typical polemonium, but with the twist of really quite striking purple-flushed foliage, complimented nicely by the abundant lavender-purple flowers in midsummer. The foliage color is most intense in early spring, and will green out in deep shade. Quite a striking way to set off white or yellow variegated hostas. Zone 5 - Joseph

By: Arrowhead Alpines

A lovely Jacob's ladder with fern-like foliage with maroon and bronzy overtones and clusters of blue to purple flowers on tall stems to 20" tall. Yum! Sun to part shade; the foliage turning greener in shade and remaining more colorful in sun. Good garden soil and regular summer water. Frost hardy in USDA zone 3.