Jacobs Ladder Flower Gifts
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Polemonium, commonly called Jacob's ladder, is a genus of
about 30 species of flowering plants in the family Polemoniaceae,
native to cool temperate to arctic regions of the Northern
Hemisphere and also in the southern Andes in South America.
Many of the species grow at high altitudes in mountains.
Jacob's Ladder
Jacob's Ladder is an herbal perennial in the
phlox family.
Other Names: Greek Valerian, Polemonium,
Van Brunt's Polemonium, Jacob's ladder, Eastern
Jacob's Ladder, Bluebell, Skunk Weed,
Scientific Classification:
Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Ericales
Family: Polemoniaceae
Genus: Polemonium
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Jacob's Ladder |
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Descriptions: Jacob's Ladder has lacey
fern-like foliage and tiny bell like flowers on
stalks.
Size: Jacob's Ladder plants stand 1 to
3 feet tall.
Symbolism: Jacob's Ladder symbolizes "coming
down".
Grow Details: Jacob's Ladder are easy
to grow and fairly tolerant of their conditions.
Grow Details
Soil Type: Well-Drained
Soil - Tolerant
Soil PH: PH 6.2 -7.0
Water: Standard
Light: Sun to Part Shade to Full
Shade
Grow Zone: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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Characteristics
Height: Jacob's Ladder plants stand
1 to 3 feet tall.
Flower Colors: Purple, White, Pink,
Yellow,
Propagation: Jacobs Ladder is propagated
by seed or by division in the fall or spring.
Division/Transplants: Divide in the
Fall or Spring.
Blooming Period: Spring to Early
Summer
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Type: Perennial
Herbal Remedy Properties: Herbalists have
traditionally used Jacobs Ladder as a cough remedy,
diuretic. Jacob's Ladder is also used to treat
kidney problems.
Native Area: Jacob's Ladder is native
to North America, South America and Eurasia.
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Jacobs Ladder Gifts
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