Jacob's Ladder
Jacob’s Ladder (Polemonium reptans): A Delicate Shade-Loving Perennial
Jacob’s Ladder is a charming native wildflower prized for its fern-like foliage and clusters of bell-shaped, soft blue flowers that bloom in spring. Thriving in partial to full shade, it’s an excellent choice for woodland gardens, shaded borders, and pollinator-friendly landscapes. This low-maintenance perennial attracts bees and butterflies while being deer-resistant and adaptable to rich, well-drained soils. Its unique, ladder-like leaf arrangement adds year-round visual interest, making it a versatile and valuable addition to native and shade gardens.
Jacob’s Ladder (Polemonium reptans): A Delicate Shade-Loving Perennial
Jacob’s Ladder is a charming native wildflower prized for its fern-like foliage and clusters of bell-shaped, soft blue flowers that bloom in spring. Thriving in partial to full shade, it’s an excellent choice for woodland gardens, shaded borders, and pollinator-friendly landscapes. This low-maintenance perennial attracts bees and butterflies while being deer-resistant and adaptable to rich, well-drained soils. Its unique, ladder-like leaf arrangement adds year-round visual interest, making it a versatile and valuable addition to native and shade gardens.
-Plant Specs:
-Botanical Name: Echinacea Pallida
-Common Name: Pale Purple Coneflower
-Native Range: Central and Eastern North America
-Mature Size: 2-3 ft tall, 1-2 ft wide
-Light Requirements: Full Sun
-Soil Type: Well-drained, sandy, loamy, or rocky soils
-Water Needs: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established
-Bloom Time: Early to mid-summer
-Flower Color: Pale lavender-pink with a brown cone
-Wildlife Benefits: Attracts butterflies, bees, and seed-eating birds
-Deer Resistance: Moderate to high
-Growth Habit: Upright clump-forming
