Polemonium viscosum
Also Known As
- Sticky Jacob's Ladder
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 6"-15"
- W: 8"-18"
planting zones
- 5a-9b
Polemonium viscosum plant details
Polemonium viscosum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer blue, lavender and purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something wind tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Polemonium viscosum
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: polemoniaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 8 IN - 18 IN - wide, 6 IN - 15 IN - tall
- Flowers: blue, lavender and purple blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: alpine, container plant, fragrant, rock garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Polemonium viscosum
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, wind
- Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Forestfarm
Gardening facts about Polemonium viscosum plant
How to Grow Polemonium viscosum
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- wind tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- blue
- lavender
- purple
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
3a-7b
Size
Height: 18"-24"
Width: 1'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
3a-9b
Size
Height: 10"-16"
Width: 16"-18"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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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
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
3a-8b
Size
Height: 12"-24"
Width: 12"-18"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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