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Northern Jacob's Ladder

Polemonium boreale, Polemoniaceae

Zones
2–6
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

Ground CoverPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Sun (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Rose-root StonecropSedum rosea
Pollinator SharingWind Protection
Mountain CrowberryEmpetrum hermaphroditum
Wind ProtectionNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

Creeping Jacob's LadderPolemonium reptans

Closely related Polemonium species compete directly for the same ecological niche and resources

Uses

Functions

Arctic GardeningCold Climate Ground CoverMedicinal Herb

Edible Parts

Young Leaves

Medicinal Uses

Respiratory AilmentsAnti-Inflammatory

Common Questions

What zones does Northern Jacob's Ladder grow in?

Northern Jacob's Ladder grows in USDA hardiness zones 2 through 6.

What are good companion plants for Northern Jacob's Ladder?

Good companions for Northern Jacob's Ladder include Rose-root Stonecrop, Mountain Crowberry.

Design guilds with Northern Jacob's Ladder and see companion relationships visually.

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