
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
Watering
Average — every "7-10" days.
Light
Part shade.
Temperature
Hardiness zone 4-8.
Pruning
Best pruned in March, April.
Propagation
Division, Cutting, Seed Propagation, Layering Propagation
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