Jacob's Ladder Seeds – Perennial Blooms

Jacob's Ladder Seeds are a beautiful perennial that add charm to gardens with their clusters of blue, violet, or sometimes white flowers. Named for their unique ladder-like leaf arrangement, these plants are admired for their soft, ferny foliage and delicate bell-shaped blooms. Perfect for borders, cottage gardens, and shaded areas, Jacob’s Ladder brings both ornamental beauty and ease of care to your outdoor spaces.

Features

• Produces clusters of attractive, bell-shaped flowers.

• Fern-like foliage with distinctive ladder-patterned leaves.

• Ideal for shaded to partially shaded garden areas.

• Perennial variety, providing years of seasonal beauty.

• Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies.

Specifications

• Common Name: Jacob's Ladder

• Scientific Name: Polemonium caeruleum

• Plant Type: Perennial

• Bloom Color: Blue, violet, sometimes white

• Height: 12 – 24 inches

• Light Requirements: Partial shade to full shade

• Soil Requirements: Moist, well-drained soil

• USDA Zones: 3 – 7

• Sowing Season:

  • Indoors: Start in early spring (February–March).

  • Outdoors: Direct sow after last frost (April–June).

• Blooming Season: Late spring to early summer (May–July).

• Germination Time: 14 – 21 days

• Maintenance: Low; requires occasional watering in dry conditions.