
Type
Native
Sunlight Type
Full Shade, Part Sun / Shade
Soil Type
Rich & Moist, Well-Drained / Sandy
Attracts
Bees
Benefits
Early Bloomer, Flowers, Deer Resistant, Low Maintenance
Jacob's Ladder
A Ladder to Heaven in the Shade
Jacob's Ladder gets its name from its unique foliage—small leaflets arranged like the rungs of a ladder. It forms a lush, fern-like mound of green. In mid-spring, it is topped with loose clusters of beautiful, bell-shaped, violet-blue flowers. It is a charming and delicate addition to any woodland garden.
Why You Need It:
Blue Blooms: Adds cool blue tones to the spring garden.
Foliage Texture: The ferny leaves look great all season long.
Deer Resistant: Generally unpalatable to deer.
Planting Tips:
Thrives in Part Shade to Shade with moist, well-drained soil. It dislikes heat and drought, so keep it watered during dry summer spells to keep the foliage fresh.