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Jacob’s Ladder

Polemonium reptans

Shade-loving, early bloomer; spreads easily by seed

 

Price range: $0.00 through $3.00

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Description

Polemonium reptans, commonly called Jacob’s Ladder, is a Missouri perennial native forb (wildflower). It typically grows in a mound to 12″ and showcases lovely blue flowers. It prefers shade and does well in wooded areas.

 

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Additional information

Weight N/A
Unit

Packet, Ounce, Pound

Light

Part to Full Shade

Soils

Average, Moist

Height

9"-12"

Bloom Month

Apr, May

Color

Purple

Specialty Uses

Landscaping

Life Cycle

Perennial

# seeds/pkt

200

Packet coverage area

5 sq. ft

Seeding Rate

4.44 bulk lbs/acre

Cattle Palatability

Poor

Planting Season

Dormant

What is PLS?

Pure Live Seed (PLS) is the portion of good viable seed per pound. It is a measure of the seed that is alive and able to sprout into plants. This product is sold by PLS ounce/pound. To provide one ounce/pound of viable seed, you will receive more than one ounce/pound of product. Read more about PLS here.