Jacob's Ladder, American Great Valerian, Charity, Great Valerian, Ladder to Heaven, Make-Bate
Polemonium caeruleum (Jacob’s Ladder) is an erect perennial prized for its loose sprays of cup-shaped, deep blue flowers, 1 in. across (2.5 cm), adorned with prominent yellow stamens in mid to late spring. Borne atop stiff leafy stems, they rise well above the foliage mound of finely divided, fern-like, bright green leaves. The leaves bear up to 20 leaflets that are supposed to represent the ladder of which Jacob dreamed and the angels climbed. Excellent for borders, rock gardens, or in woodland settings.
Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Polemoniaceae |
Genus | Polemonium |
Common names | Jacob's Ladder, Charity |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late) |
Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing | 18" - 24" (50cm - 60cm) |
Maintenance | Average |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Native Plants | United Kingdom |
Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow, Coastal Garden, City and Courtyard |
Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Polemoniaceae |
Genus | Polemonium |
Common names | Jacob's Ladder, Charity |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late) |
Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing | 18" - 24" (50cm - 60cm) |
Maintenance | Average |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Native Plants | United Kingdom |
Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow, Coastal Garden, City and Courtyard |
How many Polemonium caeruleum (Jacob’s Ladder) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Polemonium caeruleum (Jacob’s Ladder) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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