Polemonium reptans (Native)

Non-native plants this species can replace:
Common Name
Jacob's ladder
Greek valerian
Spreading jacob's ladder
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
2.0
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5, 6, 7, 8
Commercially available
Yes
Rabbit resistant
Yes

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Photographer: Ana Ka'ahanui
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Additional Info

Rich, well-drained floodplain forests, and rich mesic cove and slope forests. Infrequent in the mountains and piedmont, but often common where found; rare in calcareous, shell-rich ravines of the inner coastal Plain.

Wildlife Value: Attracts bumblebees

Flower Color
Blue
Cream/White
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Bloom Month
April
May
Ground Cover
Yes
Light Requirements
Partial sun
Shade
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Dry
Soil Texture
Loamy
Carries Seeds (may not be available)