Polemonium caeruleum
Jacob’s Ladder
Polemoniaceae
Perennials
POLEMONIUMLush rosettes of finely divided, ferny, light to medium green foliage. Blossom stalks are typically leafy and bear clusters of bell-shaped flowers in spring or early summer. Good under trees. Grow from seed or from divisions made after bloom or in spring; give well-drained soil. Many species are choice wildflowers from Western mountains.
Polemonium caeruleumNative to Europe,Asia. Fairly upright-growing plant to 1–3 ft. high, 1–1 1/2 ft. wide. Lavender-blue, pendulous, 1-in. flowers.
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