Polemonium yezoense var. hidakanum Bressingham Purple (Jacob's Ladder)

Jacob's Ladder Bressingham Purple, Hokkaido Jacob's ladder Bressingham Purple, Polemonium yezoense var. hidakanum 'Polbress'

Purple-tinged ferny foliage emerges in spring and is adorned in late spring with clusters of intense blue flowers on 15" tall dark burgundy stems. Clumping foliage becomes deep green in summer and returns to purple in the fall. Prefers rich, moist soil and some afternoon shade in hot climates. PP#15367

Plant Type Perennials
Hardiness Zone 3-8
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Mid Spring, Late Spring
Height6" - 12" (in), 12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in)
Spread6" - 12" (in), 12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in)
Spacing 15"-18" (in)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Average
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil PH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy
Tolerance
Attracts Butterflies
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Edging, Patio and Containers
Polemonium yezoense var. hidakanum Bressingham Purple (Jacob's Ladder) | Jacob's Ladder Bressingham Purple, Hokkaido Jacob's ladder Bressingham Purple, Polemonium yezoense var. hidakanum 'Polbress' || Purple-tinged ferny foliage emerges in spring and is adorned in late spring with clusters of intense blue flowers on 15" tall dark burgundy stems. Clumping foliage becomes deep green in summer and returns to purple in the fall. Prefers rich, moist soil and some afternoon shade in hot climates. PP#15367
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Mid Spring, Late Spring, Average Water Needs, Average Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Showy, Attracts Butterflies, Beds and Borders, Edging, Patio and Containers
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