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Wild Ginger Woodlands Shop Jacob's Ladder (Polemonium reptans)
Several buds and several blue, bell-shaped jacob's ladder are in focus on a green background. Image 1 of 7
Several buds and several blue, bell-shaped jacob's ladder are in focus on a green background.
A few Jacob's ladder flowers on their stock are in focus. The flowers are blue and bell shaped. Image 2 of 7
A few Jacob's ladder flowers on their stock are in focus. The flowers are blue and bell shaped.
Blue bell-shaped flowers of Jacob's ladder are present.  One flower has a bee up inside sipping nectar. Image 3 of 7
Blue bell-shaped flowers of Jacob's ladder are present.  One flower has a bee up inside sipping nectar.
A profusion of complex ladder-like leaves poke out among decaying leaves on the forest floor. Image 4 of 7
A profusion of complex ladder-like leaves poke out among decaying leaves on the forest floor.
Fingers hold a few bell shaped, blue flowers to display the reproductive parts of the plant. Image 5 of 7
Fingers hold a few bell shaped, blue flowers to display the reproductive parts of the plant.
The swollen buds of Jacob's ladder stand above the leaves on a stalk. Image 6 of 7
The swollen buds of Jacob's ladder stand above the leaves on a stalk.
The buds of Jacob's ladder are in a cluster against the out-of-focus leaves that are ladder-like in their formation. Image 7 of 7
The buds of Jacob's ladder are in a cluster against the out-of-focus leaves that are ladder-like in their formation.
Several buds and several blue, bell-shaped jacob's ladder are in focus on a green background.
A few Jacob's ladder flowers on their stock are in focus. The flowers are blue and bell shaped.
Blue bell-shaped flowers of Jacob's ladder are present.  One flower has a bee up inside sipping nectar.
A profusion of complex ladder-like leaves poke out among decaying leaves on the forest floor.
Fingers hold a few bell shaped, blue flowers to display the reproductive parts of the plant.
The swollen buds of Jacob's ladder stand above the leaves on a stalk.
The buds of Jacob's ladder are in a cluster against the out-of-focus leaves that are ladder-like in their formation.

Jacob's Ladder (Polemonium reptans)

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Jacob’s Ladder is a woodland or woodland edge plant. It’s a small plant, growing 12-18 inches high. Upon viewing the leaves that are sub-opposite (not perfectly opposite, but not spaced far enough apart to be considered alternate), the “ladder” is apparent. 

Jacob’s ladder is graced with groups of deliate periwinkle colored, bell-like flowers with white anthers (flower part where pollen is concentrated). It is a beautiful compliment to Wood Poppy.

This plant likes medium soil and in my experience is a bit more tolerant of poorer soils than other woodland plants, meaning, a bit less rich. 

It is native to the lower counties in Michigan and is classified as threatened in the state. 

Lots of bee species benefit from the pollen and nectar of the flowers and two moth species are leaf miners (in their larval stage) inside Jacob’s ladder leaves. 

This plant spreads by seed but not aggressively. Seedlings add pairs of leaves as they grow are are charming little plants. 

Jacob’s Ladder (Polemonium reptans)

Michigan Flora reference page for state distribution: Jacob’s Ladder

height: 12-18 inches

bloom time: April-June

soil: medium, rich

sun: full, partial, shade

plant spacing: 8”

flower: blue

life cycle: perennial

family: Polemoniaceae

Michigan conservation status: threatened

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Jacob’s Ladder is a woodland or woodland edge plant. It’s a small plant, growing 12-18 inches high. Upon viewing the leaves that are sub-opposite (not perfectly opposite, but not spaced far enough apart to be considered alternate), the “ladder” is apparent. 

Jacob’s ladder is graced with groups of deliate periwinkle colored, bell-like flowers with white anthers (flower part where pollen is concentrated). It is a beautiful compliment to Wood Poppy.

This plant likes medium soil and in my experience is a bit more tolerant of poorer soils than other woodland plants, meaning, a bit less rich. 

It is native to the lower counties in Michigan and is classified as threatened in the state. 

Lots of bee species benefit from the pollen and nectar of the flowers and two moth species are leaf miners (in their larval stage) inside Jacob’s ladder leaves. 

This plant spreads by seed but not aggressively. Seedlings add pairs of leaves as they grow are are charming little plants. 

Jacob’s Ladder (Polemonium reptans)

Michigan Flora reference page for state distribution: Jacob’s Ladder

height: 12-18 inches

bloom time: April-June

soil: medium, rich

sun: full, partial, shade

plant spacing: 8”

flower: blue

life cycle: perennial

family: Polemoniaceae

Michigan conservation status: threatened

Jacob’s Ladder is a woodland or woodland edge plant. It’s a small plant, growing 12-18 inches high. Upon viewing the leaves that are sub-opposite (not perfectly opposite, but not spaced far enough apart to be considered alternate), the “ladder” is apparent. 

Jacob’s ladder is graced with groups of deliate periwinkle colored, bell-like flowers with white anthers (flower part where pollen is concentrated). It is a beautiful compliment to Wood Poppy.

This plant likes medium soil and in my experience is a bit more tolerant of poorer soils than other woodland plants, meaning, a bit less rich. 

It is native to the lower counties in Michigan and is classified as threatened in the state. 

Lots of bee species benefit from the pollen and nectar of the flowers and two moth species are leaf miners (in their larval stage) inside Jacob’s ladder leaves. 

This plant spreads by seed but not aggressively. Seedlings add pairs of leaves as they grow are are charming little plants. 

Jacob’s Ladder (Polemonium reptans)

Michigan Flora reference page for state distribution: Jacob’s Ladder

height: 12-18 inches

bloom time: April-June

soil: medium, rich

sun: full, partial, shade

plant spacing: 8”

flower: blue

life cycle: perennial

family: Polemoniaceae

Michigan conservation status: threatened

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