Jacob's Ladder
Polmonium
Common Name: Jacob's Ladder
Genus: Polmonium
The common name Jacob’s Ladder is probably a reference to the arrangement of the leaflets on the midrib of the leaf; resembling a ladder.
Category: Perennials
Growth Rate: Average
Features: Has interesting foliage, Long flowering period
| Hardiness: Hardy | Height: 0.60 m (60 cm) |
| Sun/Shade: Full sun or Partial shade | Spread: 0.50 m (50 cm) |
| Foliage Type: Deciduous | Flower Colour: Blue, Purple, White |
| Foliage Colour: Green | Flowering Period: May to July |
Soil Type: Normal/Loam
Soil Moisture: Moist, but well drained
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This Genus includes both Perennial and annual plants. Polmonium usually flower around late spring to mid-summer. The flowers are small and cup-shaped and are often produced on upright flower stalks. Flower colour is most commonly violet or blue, there are also some white forms available. The perennial species often form clumps. The foliage of Polmonium is divided into leaflets.
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