Jacob's Ladder

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Jacob’s Ladder (Polemonium reptans): A Delicate Shade-Loving Perennial

Jacob’s Ladder is a charming native wildflower prized for its fern-like foliage and clusters of bell-shaped, soft blue flowers that bloom in spring. Thriving in partial to full shade, it’s an excellent choice for woodland gardens, shaded borders, and pollinator-friendly landscapes. This low-maintenance perennial attracts bees and butterflies while being deer-resistant and adaptable to rich, well-drained soils. Its unique, ladder-like leaf arrangement adds year-round visual interest, making it a versatile and valuable addition to native and shade gardens.

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Jacob’s Ladder (Polemonium reptans): A Delicate Shade-Loving Perennial

Jacob’s Ladder is a charming native wildflower prized for its fern-like foliage and clusters of bell-shaped, soft blue flowers that bloom in spring. Thriving in partial to full shade, it’s an excellent choice for woodland gardens, shaded borders, and pollinator-friendly landscapes. This low-maintenance perennial attracts bees and butterflies while being deer-resistant and adaptable to rich, well-drained soils. Its unique, ladder-like leaf arrangement adds year-round visual interest, making it a versatile and valuable addition to native and shade gardens.

-Plant Specs:

-Botanical Name: Echinacea Pallida

-Common Name: Pale Purple Coneflower

-Native Range: Central and Eastern North America

-Mature Size: 2-3 ft tall, 1-2 ft wide

-Light Requirements: Full Sun

-Soil Type: Well-drained, sandy, loamy, or rocky soils

-Water Needs: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established

-Bloom Time: Early to mid-summer

-Flower Color: Pale lavender-pink with a brown cone

-Wildlife Benefits: Attracts butterflies, bees, and seed-eating birds

-Deer Resistance: Moderate to high

-Growth Habit: Upright clump-forming