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Polemonium reptans Stairway to Heaven

Jacob's Ladder (Variegated Jacob's Ladder): Patent PP15187

The pinnate foliage is clear green with white margins, often sporting a pinkish hue. As the season progresses the pink colour fades, returning again in the fall.

  • »  Clump forming, mounding habit
  • »  Grown for its variegated foliage
  • »  Pinnate leaves (25 cm) are composed of many oblong leaflets, 4 cm long
  • »  Foliage emerges green with creamy margins, flushed with pink
  • »  As the season warms, the pink fades and returns again in the fall
  • »  Clusters of fragrant, light blue flowers
  • »  Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer

1gal
$27.83
Exposure
• Full Shade
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Fall Color
• Fragrant
• Low Maintenance
Flowering Time
• Lt. Spr-Sum
Habit
• Clumping
• Compact
• Mounding
Foliage Color
• Green
• Variegated
• Yellow
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Ground cover
• Woodland/woods edge
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Polemonium reptans 'Stairway to Heaven'

Grows best in an average to moist, cool soil, in partial sun, however, it is sun tolerant with adequate moisture. Prune back after flowering to improve the overall appearance and maintain a compact habit.