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Polemonium pauciflorum
Also Known As
- Jacob's Ladder
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 12"-18"
- W: 6"-12"
planting zones
- 3a-9b
Polemonium pauciflorum plant details
Polemonium pauciflorum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring pink and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Polemonium pauciflorum
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: polemoniaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink and yellow blooms in spring
- Uses: self-sowing, unique, woodland garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Polemonium pauciflorum
- USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
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How to Grow Polemonium pauciflorum
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
- yellow
Wildlife
- bees
- hummingbirds
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
3a-7b
Size
Height: 18"-24"
Width: 1'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - drought tolerant
aka Touch of Class Creeping Jacob's Ladder, Touch of Class Jacob's Ladder
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
3a-9b
Size
Height: 10"-16"
Width: 16"-18"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Snow and Sapphires Variegated Jacob's ladder
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
3a-9b
Size
Height: 19"
Width: 16"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- even moisture
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
4a-10b
Size
Height: 15"-18"
Width: 18"
- sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Polemonium yezoense 'Purple Rain Strain', Polemonium yezoense 'Purple Rain', Polemonium yezoense var. hidakanum 'Purple Rain', Purple Rain Strain Jacob's Ladder
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
3a-8b
Size
Height: 12"-24"
Width: 12"-18"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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