Polemonium caeruleum 'Brise d'Anjou' PP9781 CPBR1321

Polemonium 'Brise d'Anjou' Jacob's Ladder

Common Name: Jacob's Ladder

Bright violet-blue flowers backed by eye-catching variegated foliage make this plant really stand out in the garden. To keep the foliage looking nice, this variety needs protection from afternoon sun. In southern gardens, it may melt down for a period during heat and high humidity. Winter protection is recommended in the North.

Height:

15.0-20.0 Inches

Spread:

12.0-15.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

3,4,5,6,7

Flower Color:

Purple-blue shades

Foliage Color:

Variegated

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Average Water Needs Consistent Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Early Summer

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Eclectic Woodland Shade

Other Features:

Border Plant Cut Flower Cut Foliage Edging Mass Planting

Origin:

Native to North America

Polemoniums grow best in cool, moist environments. They will grow in full sun in the northernmost reaches of their zone but prefer afternoon shade in the warmest regions where it grows. Keep plants watered during the warmest months of the season, but be sure the soil is well-drained, especially in winter. Cutting plants back by 1/3 after blooming may encourage sporadic rebloom in late summer.

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