Jacob's Ladder (Polemonium caeruleum)
Polemonium caeruleum, Jacob's Ladder, is a perennial herb with striking blue flowers and ladder-like foliage, ideal for cottage gardens and borders.
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Sunlight
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Soil
Prefers well-drained, fertile loam. Tolerates moist conditions but dislikes waterlogged soil.
Temperature
Thrives in moderate temperatures.
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer in spring and mid-summer.
Care Requirements
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Afternoon shade is beneficial in hot climates.
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Reduce watering in winter.
Prefers well-drained, fertile loam. Tolerates moist conditions but dislikes waterlogged soil.
Thrives in moderate temperatures.
Ideal growing range is 15-21°C.
Outdoor
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer in spring and mid-summer.
Avoid over-fertilizing.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Flowering, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden, Pot
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.6-1 m
Spread
0.3-0.5 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
Deciduous
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Compound
Flower Size
2-3 cm
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderEricales
- familyPolemoniaceae
- genusPolemonium
- speciesPolemonium caeruleum
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No