The Jacob’s ladder plant is a woodland perennial that prefers a shady to semi-shady spot for growing. Jacob’s ladder leaves tend to scorch with too much heat or sun. It grows best in soils that are rich in organic materials and likes a moist, but not soggy environment.
Accordingly, does Jacob’s Ladder plant spread?
Greek valerian (Polemonium caeruleum) is a clump-forming perennial that earned its common name due to the rung-like arrangement of its pinnate, light green leaves.
| Botanical Name | Polemonium caeruleum |
|---|---|
| Mature Size | 12 to 24 in. tall; 12- to 24-in. spread |
| Sun Exposure | Part shade to full shade |
One may also ask, is Jacob’s Ladder a perennial or annual?
Jacob’s ladder, Polemonium spp., is a hardy ornamental perennial for USDA Hardiness Zones 3-8 that blooms in late spring to early summer in shady locations.
Should you deadhead Jacob’s Ladder?
It forms clumps of dark green leaves, and in early summer produces spikes of lavender-blue, bell-shaped flowers. To prolong flowering, deadhead regularly.
Is Jacob’s Ladder a native plant?
Polemonium reptans, commonly called creeping Jacob’s ladder, is a Missouri native wildflower that occurs in rich, moist woods and along streams throughout the State except for the far northeastern counties.
Can Jacob’s Ladder be grown in pots?
It can be planted in the soil or a pot anywhere there’s shade. It’s also one of the earlier plants to bloom in the season, so you can use it for some early spring flowers. Jacob’s Ladder can also be snipped and put into a vase for temporary decorations inside your house or as a gift.
Do you cut back polemonium?
For best results, grow Polemonium reptans ‘Stairway to Heaven’ in moist but well-drained soil, in partial shade. Cut back after flowering to encourage a second flush of blooms. In autumn cut back again to ground level.
How tall does Jacob’s Ladder get?
| genus name | Polemonium |
|---|---|
| height | 1 to 3 feet |
| width | 1 to 2 feet |
| flower color | Blue Purple White Pink |
| foliage color | Blue/Green |
Is Jacob’s Ladder threatened or endangered?
Spreading Jacob’s Ladder is a native perennial wildflower found in floodplains and rich forests and thickets. This plant has showy, fern-like foliage, and seeds freely. It is recognized as a NC Threatened species.
