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Polemonium boreale 'Heavenly Habit'

Also Known As

  • Heavenly Habit Jacob's Ladder

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 6"-12"
  • W: 12"-15"

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

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Polemonium boreale 'Heavenly Habit' plant details

Polemonium boreale 'Heavenly Habit' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - shade and regular water. Does well in average and rich soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Polemonium boreale 'Heavenly Habit'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: polemoniaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 15 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Polemonium boreale 'Heavenly Habit'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average and rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Reaching for the heavens, this compact (to 12" tall) Jacob?s Ladder has an upright form topped with violet-blue yellow-eyed flowers; great for rock garden or border, it will rebloom if cut back. S-PSh/M
Zn 3. Blue flowers. Low fern-like bushey foliage.
Attractive somewhat fern-y foliage to a foot and half or so tall, big masses of slightly fragrant pale blue flowers over a long period in mid to late late summer Delicate and graceful in appearance, but a tough and reliable plant for a shady spot. Zone 4. - Joseph

Gardening facts about Polemonium boreale 'Heavenly Habit' plant

How to Grow Polemonium boreale 'Heavenly Habit'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen

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