What Does the Plant Jacobs Ladder Look Like

The plant forms a clump of densely packed leaf stems each bearing tiny leaflets, almost fern-like in appearance, that rise along the stem like the ladder of the Biblical dream of Jacob. … Loose clusters of flowers hang like bells from the long stems and come in white, pink, blue or yellow depending on the cultivar.

How big does the plant Jacob's Ladder get?

genus namePolemoniumplant typePerennialheight1 to 3 feetwidth1 to 2 feetflower colorBlue Purple White Pink

Is Jacob's Ladder an annual or a perennial?

Jacob’s ladder, Polemonium spp., is a hardy ornamental perennial for USDA Hardiness Zones 3-8 that blooms in late spring to early summer in shady locations.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

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Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.

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