Polemonium reptans 'Stairway to Heaven' (Creeping Jacob's Ladder)

Jacob's Ladder 'Stairway to Heaven', Bluebells 'Stairway to Heaven', Creeping Jacob's Ladder 'Stairway to Heaven', Great Valerian 'Stairway to Heaven', Sweet Root 'Stairway to Heaven', Plant Patent #15,187

A vigorous, heat tolerant selection with soft, blue flowers. Foliage has broad, bold, cream variegation on contrasting green that acquires a pink tinge in direct sun or cool weather. A natural companion for hostas and coral bells in lightly shaded native and wild gardens. Introduced by the New England Wildflower Society. An herbaceous perennial.

Plant Type Perennials
Hardiness Zone 3-8
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Mid Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Height12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in)
Spread12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in)
Spacing 12"-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 Deer
Attracts
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers
Polemonium reptans 'Stairway to Heaven' (Creeping Jacob's Ladder) | Jacob's Ladder 'Stairway to Heaven', Bluebells 'Stairway to Heaven', Creeping Jacob's Ladder 'Stairway to Heaven', Great Valerian 'Stairway to Heaven', Sweet Root 'Stairway to Heaven', Plant Patent #15,187 || A vigorous, heat tolerant selection with soft, blue flowers. Foliage has broad, bold, cream variegation on contrasting green that acquires a pink tinge in direct sun or cool weather. A natural companion for hostas and coral bells in lightly shaded native and wild gardens. Introduced by the New England Wildflower Society. An herbaceous perennial.
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Mid Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Average Water Needs, Average Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Showy, Deer Tolerant, Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers
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