Polemonium

Polemonium

Jacob's Ladder,Polemoniacea,Phlox Family

How to say: po-leh-MOW-nee-um

Description:
Jacob's ladders are noted for their distinctive leaves.Clusters of cup-or saucer-shaped flowers bloom atop succulent stems that emerge from fibrous rooted crowns.

Types Of Polemonium:
Polemonium caeruleum- Jacob's Ladder
P.reptans-Creeping Jacob's Ladder

How To Grow:
Plant in evenly moist,humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade (especially in warm regions). Plants seldom need division.

How to Grow From Seed:
Type hardy perennials
Temp should be 16- 25
Sow seed outside Fall

Sow January onwards.


Landscape Uses:
Plant is masses under shrubs or airy flowering trees.