Northern Jacob's Ladder 'Heavenly Habit', Arctic Jacob's Ladder 'Heavenly Habit'
Polemonium boreale ‘Heavenly Habit’ (Northern Jacob’s Ladder) is a compact, clump-forming perennial forming a low, bushy mound of fern-like, glossy green leaves. In summer, it is smothered with a profusion of lightly-scented, violet-blue flowers borne atop upright stems. Blooming over a long season, the delicate starry flowers are adorned with a yellow halo and a white eye. The pinnately compound leaves retain their fresh green color throughout the season. Excellent for edging, rock gardens, or in woodland settings.
| Hardiness |
3 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Polemoniaceae |
| Genus | Polemonium |
| Common names | Jacob's Ladder |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height | 10" - 1' (25cm - 30cm) |
| Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 12" - 18" (30cm - 50cm) |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Butterflies, Bees |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
3 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Polemoniaceae |
| Genus | Polemonium |
| Common names | Jacob's Ladder |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height | 10" - 1' (25cm - 30cm) |
| Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 12" - 18" (30cm - 50cm) |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Butterflies, Bees |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
How many Polemonium boreale ‘Heavenly Habit’ (Northern Jacob’s Ladder) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Polemonium boreale ‘Heavenly Habit’ (Northern Jacob’s Ladder) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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