Northern Jacob's Ladder 'Heavenly Habit', Arctic Jacob's Ladder 'Heavenly Habit'
Polemonium boreale ‘Heavenly Habit’ (Northern Jacob’s Ladder) is a compact, clump-forming perennial forming a low, bushy mound of fern-like, glossy green leaves. In summer, it is smothered with a profusion of lightly-scented, violet-blue flowers borne atop upright stems. Blooming over a long season, the delicate starry flowers are adorned with a yellow halo and a white eye. The pinnately compound leaves retain their fresh green color throughout the season. Excellent for edging, rock gardens, or in woodland settings.
Hardiness |
3 - 7 |
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Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Polemoniaceae |
Genus | Polemonium |
Common names | Jacob's Ladder |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid, Late), |
Height | 10" - 1' (25cm - 30cm) |
Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing | 12" - 18" (30cm - 50cm) |
Maintenance | Average |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
Attracts | Butterflies, Bees |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden |
Hardiness |
3 - 7 |
---|---|
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Polemoniaceae |
Genus | Polemonium |
Common names | Jacob's Ladder |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid, Late), |
Height | 10" - 1' (25cm - 30cm) |
Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing | 12" - 18" (30cm - 50cm) |
Maintenance | Average |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
Attracts | Butterflies, Bees |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden |
How many Polemonium boreale ‘Heavenly Habit’ (Northern Jacob’s Ladder) do I need for my garden?
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Polemonium boreale ‘Heavenly Habit’ (Northern Jacob’s Ladder) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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