Jacob's Ladder, Touch of Class

Polemonium reptans 'Touch of Class'

Height: 14-16in
Spread: 18-20in
Zone: 3-8
Exposure: Part shade
Bloom Time/Color: April-June; blue
Uses: Massing, borders, naturalizing
Maintenance: Medium
Other: Deer resistant, attracts butterflies

Jacob's ladder is an underused perennial that is prized for its tiny clusters of spring flowers. 'Touch of Class' was selected for its cream and green variegated leaflets (resembling rungs of a ladder) and tiny pale blue, bell-shaped flowers with white stamens. They look extremely attractive near darker colored hostas or other perennials. Jacob's ladder does best in moist, well-drained soils in part shade. No major pest/disease issues and are mostly deer resistant.

Polemonium reptans is an Iowa native.