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    • Photo of Polemonium boreale 'Heavenly Habit' flower, foliage by Little Prince of Oregon

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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

    By: Forestfarm

    Zn 3. Blue flowers. Low fern-like bushey foliage.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    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

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    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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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 18"-24"

    Width: 1'

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    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Polemonium 'Heaven Scent' PP20214 flower by Confessions of a Plant Geek
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    Polemonium reptans 'Touch of Class'

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 10"-16"

    Width: 16"-18"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Polemonium reptans 'Touch of Class' foliage by Kristine Paulus
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 19"

    Width: 16"

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
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    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-10b

    Size

    Height: 15"-18"

    Width: 18"

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Polemonium carneum flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    3a-8b

    Size

    Height: 12"-24"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Polemonium caeruleum f. hidakanum 'Purple Rain' foliage by Little Prince of Oregon
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