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Jacob's Ladder

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

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.

Type

Native

benefits 

Early Bloomer, Flowers, Deer Resistant, Low Maintenance

Attracts:

Bees

Soil Type 

Rich & Moist, Well-Drained / Sandy

Sun Light

Full Shade, Part Sun / Shade

     

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