Brize d'Anjou Jacob's Ladder
Polemonium caeruleum
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Perennials: Foliage
Jacob’s Ladder
Zone
3: -40° to -30°
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
Heads of violet-blue flowers rise above on short stems in early summer. This seems to prefer a partly shaded situation with protection from hot afternoon sun.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Variegated
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
Blue
Blooming Time
Late Spring - Late Spring
Habit
Upright
Height
18–24 in
Spread
12–18 in
Form
Bell
Characteristics
Type
Cultivar
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Cold Hardy
Attracts
Brize d'Anjou Jacob's Ladder
Uses/Placement
Woodland
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Part Sun - Part Shade
Soil Texture
Loamy
Soil Drainage
Moderately well-drained
Soil Moisture
Average to Moist
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Organic Matter Recommended
Fertilizer
Organic Feeding Recommended
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Early Spring
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial
Care
Care Level
Moderate
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Spring or Fall Division