Jacobs ladder
This plant derives its name from its leaves that appear ladder-like. It is an erect, clump-forming perennial that forms a foliage mound.
Plant Description
This plant derives its name from its leaves that appear ladder-like. It is an erect, clump-forming perennial that forms a foliage mound. Blooms appear in terminal clusters in the spring in the form of cup-shaped, blue flowers with yellow stamens. This is a great plant for naturalizing. It is tolerant to both deer and heavy shade.
Light Needs:
Partial sun to full shade.
Watering Needs:
Needs average water, leaf tips will turn brown if soil is allowed to dry out
Average Landscape Size:
Growth Height: 1’6”-2’
Growth Width: 1’6”-2’
Key Feature:
Showy blue blooms brighten shady areas.
Blooms:
April-May
Landscape Uses:
Border fronts, rock gardens, woodland gardens, cottage gardens and shade gardens
Plant Type:
Perennial
Evergreen/Deciduous:
Deciduous
Foliage Colour:
Bright green leaves
Flower Colour:
Deep blue
Blooms:
April-May
Climate Zones:
4-8
Average Size:
1’6”-2’H X 1’6”-2’W, clump forming
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Instructions:
Grows will in average to medium moisture but soil should not be allowed to dry out. Jacobs Ladder prefers rich soil. Grows best in cool summer climates, the plant is intolerant of high heat and humidity. After blooming, the plants can be cut back to basal foliage. This cutting back may encourage plants to rebloom in the late summer. Will self-seed in optimum conditions.
Water:Needs average water, leaf tips will turn brown if soil is allowed to dry out
Sunlight:Partial sun to full shade.
Special Uses
- Deer Resistant
- Rock Garden
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