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Jacobs Ladder

Polemonium caeruleum

Jacobs Ladder is a perennial, hardy in USDA zones 4-8, that matures to about 1.5-2 ft × 1.5-2 ft. It does best in part shade and full shade with medium water needs.

USDA zones
4-8
Sun
Part shade, Full shade
Water
Medium
Mature size
1.5-2 ft × 1.5-2 ft
Maintenance
Medium
Bloom season
Spring
Native to
Northern Asia, Europe

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