Polemonium caeruleum 'Brise d'Anjou' pp9781

Jacob's Ladder

Late spring upright blue flowers contrast boldly with the variegated cream and green ferny foliage. Use in borders where partial shade and protection from the hot afternoon sun is available, especially where summers are warm and humid.


  •  · Variegated foliage and blue flowers stand out in shade
  •  · Thrives in rich, well-drained soils
  •  · Tidy upright growth habit

Height:

18-24 in

Zone:

3-7

Polemonium caeruleum 'Brise d'Anjou'
Polemonium caeuleum 'Brise d'Anjou'

Exposure

• Sun Tolerant
• Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade

Soil Moisture Needs

• Average Soil
• Moist Soil

Nature Attraction

• Attracts Butterflies

Critter Resistance

• Deer Resistant

Attributes

• Good Cut Flower / Foliage
• Fragrant
• Mass Plant
• Border

Growth Rate in the Garden

• Medium

Season of Interest (Flowering)

• Late Spring / Early Summer
• Summer

Season of Interest (Foliage)

• Late Summer
• Late Spring / Early Summer

Polemonium

Common Name: Jacob's Ladder

Very floriferous clump-forming perennials for the shade garden. Plants form thick clumps with upward spikes of fragrant blue flowers. Plants require partial to full shade and grow best in cooler climates.