Jacob’s Ladder – Assorted Variants
Polemonium cultivars: ‘Brise D’Anjou’, ‘Golden Feathers’, ‘Touch of Glass’, ‘Stairway to Heaven’
Graceful, shade-loving, and full of visual interest, Jacob’s Ladder is a beloved perennial that offers lush texture and charming blooms for Canadian gardens. With its ladder-like foliage and spring-to-early-summer flower display, this selection of assorted cultivars adds elegance and diversity to any partly shaded border or woodland planting.
Each variety brings its own unique flair:
‘Brise D’Anjou’ features creamy variegated edges around bright green foliage, topped with clusters of violet-blue flowers.
‘Golden Feathers’ lights up the shade with finely cut, golden-chartreuse foliage and delicate lavender blooms.
‘Touch of Glass’ offers cool-toned silver-blue foliage with a soft, almost iridescent sheen—perfect for sophisticated garden palettes.
‘Stairway to Heaven’ is a standout with creamy-white variegated leaves, tinged with pink in spring, and sky-blue flowers that attract early pollinators.
These compact, mounding perennials typically grow 12–24 inches tall and wide, making them perfect for edging, mass plantings, or container displays. Ideal for Canada’s temperate zones, they thrive in partial to full shade and consistently moist, well-drained soil.
Deer-resistant and pollinator-friendly, Jacob’s Ladder is a reliable favourite for gardeners looking to add soft colour, texture, and biodiversity to shady spaces.
Add depth and subtle drama to shaded garden spaces with this curated mix of Jacob’s Ladder cultivars—each one offering its own take on a classic perennial favorite, perfectly suited for Canadian landscapes.
Jacob's Ladder Polemonium Assorted Variants, (1 Gallon Pot)
Details
Plant Details & Features:
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Plant Type: Hardy perennial
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Flower Colour: Shades of violet to sky-blue, depending on cultivar
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Foliage Colour: Variegated green, gold, silver, or cream—varies by variety
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Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
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Height & Spread: 12–24 inches tall and wide
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Light Requirements: Partial to full shade
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Soil Needs: Moist, well-drained soil
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Water Needs: Moderate; prefers regular moisture
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Maintenance: Low; cut back after bloom to maintain neatness
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Wildlife Friendly: Attracts bees and early butterflies; deer-resistant
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Special Features: Unique foliage patterns, shade-tolerant, early-season blooms, excellent in cool climates, ideal for mixed borders or containers
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