Polemonium caeruleum

Jacob's Ladder has been cultivated in gardens since Roman times for it's attractive ferny foliage and abundant blue, early summer flowers.

Very easy to grow in partial shade in most soil conditions. This is a good plant to grow beneath deciduous trees where they cope well with diminishing light and dry conditions. Self-sows freely. Deadhead to reduce reseeding and to encourage quick rebloom.

Zones: 2 to 8
Family: Polemoniaceae
Type: Perennial
Height: 18 to 24 in.
Spread: 18 to 24 in.
Exposure: Full Sun, part-shade
Soil Conditions: Moist, average
Bloom Time: June to July
Bloom Color: lavender-blue
Native Range: Northern and central Europe, including Britain, to Siberia and the Caucasus