Jacob's Ladder (Polemonium reptans)-Hort Answers - University of Illinois Extension

Jacob's Ladder
Polemonium reptans

5 pictures total.

Jacob's Ladder in flower

Features

Small blue flowers and foliage arranged like rungs on a ladder.

Culture

Partial shade; consistently moist soils.

Mature Height

8-18 Inches

Native To:

Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Michigan
Missouri
Ohio
Wisconsin

USDA Hardiness Zone

3 - 8

Bloom Color

Blue

Bloom Season

April - June

Soil Conditions

Moist, Well-Drained

Exposure/Light Requirements

Partial Sun/Shade

Pests and Problems

Environmental Damage

Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:

No serious insect or disease problems.

Additional Notes

Found in moist woods. Listed as threatened in Michigan.