Bressingham Purple Jacob's Ladder is a compact shade loving perennial with compound purple tinted foliage and burgundy stems. Loose clusters of small fragrant cobalt blue flowers bloom in spring attracting butterflies. Best color in part shade and rich, evenly moist well-drained soils. Cutting back after flowering can encourage an additional late summer bloom.
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Height: |
0.5' - 1.5' |
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Spread: |
0.5’ - 1.5’ |
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Spacing: |
1’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
3 - 8 |
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Bloom Color: |
Blue |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Intolerant of hot and humid summers. Leaf spot and powdery mildew can be an issue in humid climates.After flowering, or if foliage declines, cut back to basal foliage to encourage growth and potential new bloom. Leaf tips will brown if soil dries out, and may scorch in too much sun. Watch for slugs.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, Wildlife Garden, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Wild Columbine, Coral Bells, Fern
IMAGE: Photo by David J. Stang, Polemonium Bressingham Purple 0zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo by David J. Stang, Polemonium Bressingham Purple 1zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
