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Polemonium reptans

*Jacob's Ladder*

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Most photos by Ann Grandy and Sally J.A.Finzel, unless otherwise noted to the left. Please ask for permission before using images.

Soil: Mesic(Medium)
Sun: Full to Part
Height: 8"-24"
Color: Lavender
Bloom: April-May
Flowers: The bell-shaped flowers are 3/4" wide, with 5 flaring lobes and 5 white tipped stamens. They bloom on clusters on the top of the plant.
Leaves: The leaves are divided into a feather-like arrangement of many ovate or lance shaped leaflets. Each leaflet is about 1/2" to 1 1/2" long with pointed tips.

Suggested Uses:

This wildflower flowers profusely in part sun. It is very showy while it is blooming and the foliage is a nice contrast to plants with bolder foliage. It is low-growing and is great for edging and is a used to soften harsh edges.

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Name: The arrangement of the leaflets along the leaf stalk looks like you could use it as a tiny ladder, similar to the one in Jacob's dream. Also known as Greek Valerian.

Option	Price	Quantity
3 1/2-inch pots	$4.25
5 3/4-inch pots	$7.95
6-pack	$8.95

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Do not use native plants for food or medicine based on the information in this website. The information listed here is included for entertainment only, not as a recommendation. Please do not eat any native plants!

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