Polemonium Jacob’s Ladder

Seeds per packet: 30

The enchanting world of Finnish gardens with the Polemonium Jacob’s Ladder. This perennial herb, often referred to as the Greek valerian, has left botanists intrigued by its origin and presence across Finland’s diverse landscapes. From old gardens to wastelands and dense broad-leaved forests, Jacob’s Ladder has firmly rooted its legacy, exuding charm with its wheel-shaped, fragrant blue blossoms, occasionally donning a pristine white. The plant doesn’t just come with historical richness but also offers an ornamental value, elegantly growing between 10 to 20 inches, adorned with finely pinnate leaves that subtly touch each other’s edges. Its flowering period from July to August is a captivating spectacle that few would want to miss.

Product Features:

• Common Names: Known as Greek valerian and Jacob’s-ladder.
• Growth: A perennial herb growing between 25–50 cm (10–20 in.) in height.
• Stem Characteristics: Unbranched stem with a glabrous lower part and a densely short-haired upper region.
• Floral Beauty: Wheel-shaped corolla in shades of blue (occasionally white), deeply 5-lobed and spanning 12–15 mm. Flowers emanate a pleasant fragrance.
• Leaf Structure: Alternate leaves with the lower ones being long-stalked and the upper ones almost stalkless. Leaves are pinnate, with leaflets often touching at their edges.
• Fruit: A brown, roundish capsule divided into three compartments.
• Natural Habitats: Thrives in broad-leaved forests, rich meadows, and mountain birch woodlands. Also found around yards, banks, and hedgerows due to its ornamental use.
• Historical Significance: Has a rich history in Finnish gardens, with discussions about its origin and spread post the Ice Age.