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Also Known As

  • Touch of Class Creeping Jacob's Ladder
  • Touch of Class Jacob's Ladder

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 10"-16"
  • W: 16"-18"

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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Polemonium reptans 'Touch of Class' plant details

Polemonium reptans 'Touch of Class' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green, variegated and white foliage. In spring and summer blue flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Polemonium reptans 'Touch of Class'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: polemoniaceae
Foliage: deciduous green, variegated and white
Mature size: 16 IN - 18 IN - wide, 10 IN - 16 IN - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring and summer
Uses: fern-like leaves, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Polemonium reptans 'Touch of Class'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Each leaflet of these lacy compound leaves is picoteed in cream making a lovely delicate low 12-16" mound topped in early summer by pink buds opening to pale-blue flowers; pretty in a shady border with Brunnera, Hosta. PSh/M PPAF
The yet! Oodles of arching ferny leaves...each leaflet marked with a sparkling bright white edge...form a clump 12” tall and 18” wide that really lights up a spot of shade! Pale blue flowers float above the foliage April > June on this easy woodland perennial. Average garden soil, regular moisture.
Zn 3. Sage-green and white foliage. Blue flowers.

Gardening facts about Polemonium reptans 'Touch of Class' plant

How to Grow Polemonium reptans 'Touch of Class'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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