Leafy jacob's-ladder
Polemonium foliosissimum
Leafy Jacob's-ladder thrives in partial shade with consistently moist, well-drained soil and appreciates a cool root zone. It is well suited to woodland garden settings in the Rocky Mountain region and benefits from a layer of mulch to retain moisture. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage a second flush of flowers and divide clumps every 3-4 years to maintain vigor.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 48″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
18″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Deeply Until Soil Is Evenly Moist, Allowing The Top Inch To Dry Between Waterings
Soil pH
6.5 – 8
Temperature
-25° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 48″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed, Division, Cutting
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jul 16, 2014 by EOL − Damon Tighe (cc-by-nc)
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