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    Polemonium reptans 'Touch of Class'

    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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Polemonium reptans 'Touch of Class' is an elegant super hardy perennial with variegated pinnate leaves of olive green complemented with fine white edging. Clusters of pink buds open to reveal fragrant, light blue, bell-shaped flowers in late spring to early summer. Trim flowers after blooming to promote more foliage and possible rebloom. A nice mounding habit of 10-16 inches tall with a 16-18 inch spread works its magic as an edger in the shady or woodland garden. Lovely in containers too. A sport of 'Stairway to Heaven'. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Deer resistant.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    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

    By: Forestfarm

    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.

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    Zn 3. Sage-green and white foliage. Blue flowers.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    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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    Polemonium reptans 'Stairway to Heaven' PP15187

    aka Stairway to Heaven Abscess Root, Stairway to Heaven Creeping Jacob's Ladder, Stairway to Heaven Greek Valerian

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8"-27"

    Width: 12"-27"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Polemonium reptans 'Stairway to Heaven' PP15187 foliage by Little Prince of Oregon
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    Polemonium 'Heaven Scent' PP20214

    aka Polemonium x 'Heaven Scent', Heaven Scent Jacob's Ladder, Heaven Scent Jacobs Ladder

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    3a-7b

    Size

    Height: 18"-24"

    Width: 1'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Polemonium 'Heaven Scent' PP20214 flower by Confessions of a Plant Geek
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    Polemonium caeruleum 'Snow and Sapphires' PP13441

    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
    Photo of Polemonium caeruleum 'Snow and Sapphires' PP13441 flower by Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
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    Polemonium carneum

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-10b

    Size

    Height: 15"-18"

    Width: 18"

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Polemonium carneum flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Polemonium caeruleum f. hidakanum 'Purple Rain'

    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
    Photo of Polemonium caeruleum f. hidakanum 'Purple Rain' foliage by Little Prince of Oregon
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