Polemonium 'Brise d'Anjou' - Jacob's Ladder
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🌿 Characteristics
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Common Name: Jacob's Ladder
Scientific Name: Polemonium 'Brise d'Anjou'
Foliage Color: Medium green, finely compound, light and airy texture
Flower Color: Sky blue to lavender blue, in dense and compact clusters
Mature Height: 0.30–0.45 m
Mature Width: 0.30–0.40 m
Habit: Compact, bushy, very ornamental
Flowering Period: May to July
Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Watering Needs: Moderate, prefers moist but well-drained soils
Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile, rich in organic matter
Hardiness Zone: Zone 3 to 8
Drought Tolerance: Moderate
Nectar-producing plant: Yes
Attracts pollinators: Yes, especially bees and butterflies
Toxicity to animals: Non-toxic
✂️ Maintenance
Plant in full sun to partial shade in fertile, well-drained soil, enriched with organic matter. Water regularly after planting to promote root establishment, then maintain consistent moisture during growth.
Deadhead spent flowers to prolong blooming and encourage denser branching. Remove stems at the end of the season.
Ideal for borders, perennial beds, cottage gardens, and container arrangements, it thrives with minimal maintenance once established.