Jacob’s Ladder (Polemonium reptans)

A elegant woodland plant with delicate, light blue flowers. Occasionally called blue bells, but is not to be confused with Virginia blue bells,Mertensia virginica.

Light: Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade, Shade

Soil Moisture: Wet Mesic, Mesic, Dry Mesic

Soil Type: Loam, Humus

Height: 1′

Bloom Color: Blue

Bloom Time: Apr-Jun

Root Type: Fibrous

Notable Wildlife Interactions: Flowers attract mainly bees but also flies, butterflies, skippers, and moths. Hosts at least two moths and one aphid.