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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

From the high alpine zone of our Rocky Mtns comes this little gem, with sticky, finely-dissected leaves and balls of lavender-blue, orange-anthered flowers held erect on 6-15" stems; excellent drainage. S/M-D/GDr

Gardening facts about Polemonium viscosum plant

How to Grow Polemonium viscosum

  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Special Situation

    • wind tolerant
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun

Features

  • Flower Color

    • blue
    • lavender
    • purple
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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