Jacob's Ladder |Spotswood Greenery

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Jacob's Ladder |Spotswood Greenery

Photo courtesy of Spotswood Greenery

Jacob's Ladder
Jacob's Ladder |Spotswood Greenery
Jacob's Ladder |Spotswood Greenery
Jacob's Ladder

Jacob's Ladder

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Distinctive, ladder-like arrangements of leaflets provide a delicate ferny texture on this native perennial. Clusters of bell-shaped blue flowers hang gracefully in spring, brightening up shady corners.

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Size at Maturity

Height 12"- 18" Spread 12"- 18"

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Growing Zone

USDA Hardiness Zones 3-8

Lowest Temperatures -40°F to -30°F

Light Requirements

Part shade - 4 to 6 hours of direct sun per day, mostly before midday

Wildlife Benefits

  • Supports Bees
  • Attracts Butterflies

Native Range

AL, AR, CT, DC, DE, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SD, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV

Special Conditions

  • Deer Resistant
  • Wet Soil

Reblooming

Seasons of Interest

  • Spring
  • Summer

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Planting and Care Guide

Planting Tips

Plant in moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil. Space 15–18 inches apart. Water thoroughly after planting and mulch around the base.

Care Tips

Water consistently throughout the season. Jacob's ladder prefers cool conditions and may go semi-dormant in summer heat- cut back tired foliage and it will re-flush in cooler fall weather. The ladder-like, pinnate leaves are attractive throughout the season. Divide every 3–4 years in early spring. Largely pest-free. An excellent perennial for shaded and partially shaded borders in cool, moist conditions. The clusters of blue-violet flowers in spring are reliably produced each year.

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