Jacob's ladder (Polemonium yezoense 'Kaleidoscope') plant — close-up photo
Easy to grow

Jacob's ladder

Polemonium yezoense 'Kaleidoscope'

Overview

Jacob's ladder (Polemonium yezoense 'Kaleidoscope') is a stunning plant for the spring garden. It produces highly aromatic fern-like foliage in shades of blue-green, marked with creamy-white on each leaf. Its unique flowers have colors that change from pink to white. Also called a Japanese Polemonium, this garden gem is easy to maintain and adds a perfect sense of elegance to any garden. It thrives in a moist, well drained soil in full sun to semi shade. It is deer resistant and a great choice for cut flower arrangements.

Care Guide

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Watering

Average — every "7-10" days.

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Light

Part shade.

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Temperature

Hardiness zone 4-8.

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Pruning

Best pruned in March, April.

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Propagation

Division, Cutting, Seed Propagation, Layering Propagation

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