Polemonium foliosissimum var. alpinum

Polemonium foliosissimum var. alpinum var. alpinum

var. alpinum

Polemonium

Polemoniaceae

Flowering Plants

Zone 3–8

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Alpine Jacob's Ladder is a cold-hardy native perennial suited to mountain and high-desert gardens of the Intermountain West. It prefers partial shade and consistent moisture, making it ideal for rock gardens or shaded borders at elevation. Regular watering during warm months keeps foliage lush and encourages its delicate blooms to attract pollinators.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Moderate

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

18″ – 36″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

18″

Watering Schedule

Every 7-10 Days • Water Thoroughly Until Soil Is Evenly Moist, Allowing The Top Inch To Dry Between Waterings

Soil pH

6.5 – 8

Temperature

-40° – 80°F

Mature Spread

up to 24″

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Medium

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Idaho

Nevada

Utah

Wyoming

Attracts

🐝 Bees

🐝 Butterflies

🐝 Hummingbirds

Sources

Data: trefle, usda

Hardiness Zones

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