Purple Rain Jacob’s Ladder
Polemonium caeruleum ‘Purple Rain’
Elegant, eye-catching, and refreshingly hardy, Purple Rain Jacob’s Ladder adds a cool-toned, refined touch to Canadian perennial gardens. This cultivar features masses of violet-blue, bell-shaped flowers that rise above neatly layered, fern-like foliage with a subtle purplish tinge in spring and early summer.
With its tidy, upright habit and moderate size—reaching 18–24 inches tall and 12–18 inches wide—Purple Rain is perfect for shady borders, woodland edges, or as a graceful filler in mixed containers. Blooming in late spring to early summer, it brings an early pop of colour when many perennials are just getting started.
Well-suited to cooler Canadian climates, this hardy perennial thrives in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It offers good deer resistance and is a reliable pollinator attractant, drawing bees and early butterflies to your garden. Cut back after blooming to encourage a fresh flush of foliage.
Add classic charm and natural beauty to your shade-loving garden spaces with Purple Rain Jacob’s Ladder—a timeless favourite adapted for Northern landscapes.
Purple Rain Jacob's Ladder Polemonium (11 cm Pot)
Plant Details & Features:
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Plant Type: Hardy perennial
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Flower Colour: Violet-blue
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Foliage Colour: Green with purple undertones
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Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
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Height & Spread: 18–24 inches tall, 12–18 inches wide
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Light Requirements: Partial shade to full shade
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Soil Needs: Moist, well-drained soil
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Water Needs: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture
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Maintenance: Low; cut back after flowering to tidy appearance
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Wildlife Friendly: Attracts bees and butterflies; deer-resistant
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Special Features: Shade-tolerant, unique foliage texture, early-season blooms, pollinator-friendly, cool-climate hardy
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