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The fern-like foliage and light blue flowers of a Jacob's Ladder, a native plant for shade gardens.

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

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.

     

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