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    Polemonium reptans

    Also Known As

    • Creeping Jacob's Ladder

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 12"-18"
    • W: 12"-15"

    planting zones

    • 3a-7b

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    Polemonium reptans plant details

    Polemonium reptans is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring blue flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Polemonium reptans

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: polemoniaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 15 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
    Flowers: blue blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Polemonium reptans

    USDA Zones: 3a - 7b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A shade garden favorite with excellent foliage+lovely flowers = Jacob's Ladder! Reaching one to two feet tall it typically grows in light to moderate shade, but thrives in full sun in rich garden soil. Jacob's Ladder (Polemonium reptans) is perfect for planting in shady spots that receive indirect light, such as the north side of the house. Hardy to Zones 3 - 7.

    By: Prairie Nursery

    I'm not sure who give this thing the name 'reptans' as it really isn't a creeper. Largely the same foliage and growth habit (12-18 inchestall) as most of the other polemonium, with exceptionally lovely pale blue flowers in last spring. Inclined to be a bit loose and sprawly, and to seed around, it looks best when let loose in a lightly shaded informal garden. Zone 3. - Joseph

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Polemonium reptans plant

    How to Grow Polemonium reptans

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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