Polemonium reptans

Jacob's Ladder

  • Easy to grow with few pests
  • Flowers are a magnet for native insects
  • Grouped plants provide great critter cover
  • Fall fruit attracts birds
  • Thrives in shade
  • Deer resistant
  • Attracts butterflies

American Beauties Native Plants

Purchase options for Jacob's Ladder

  • Size: #1 -
  • Status: BeautiFULL
  • Availability: In Stock

$23.00


  • Size: 8/#1ECO -
  • Status: Sheared and/or Dormant
  • Availability: In Stock

$178.00


Small, dark green leaves make for the perfect backdrop for the slate-blue, bell-shaped flowers held atop long, upright stems in May and June. Butterflies and other pollinators are drawn to its nectar while fall white berries are attractive to birds. Loves to be grouped in shaded areas.

Attributes
Border or Bed
Native
Foliage Color
Green
Maintenance and Care
Low Maintenance
Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Songbirds
Supports Bees
Critter Resistance
Deer Resistant
Flower Color
Blue
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Spring
Exposure
Partial Shade
Full Shade
Habit
Ground Cover
Mounding