Polemonium yezoense 'Purple Rain'

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Polemonium yezoense 'Purple Rain'

Common Name: Jacob's Ladder

The darkest form of polemonium, 'Purple Rain' sports deep bronze-purple, lacy foliage on dark stems. It forms an attractive mound. This creates a dramatic backdrop for the large, blue flowers which appear from early thru midsummer.

Height:

18.0-24.0 Inches

Spread:

12.0-15.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

5,6,7

Flower Color:

Blue shades

Foliage Color:

Purple shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Average Water Needs Consistent Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Early Summer Midsummer

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Eclectic Woodland Shade

Other Features:

Border Plant Cut Flower Cut Foliage Mass Planting

Origin:

Not Native to North America

Polemoniums grow best in cool, moist environments. They will grow in full sun in the northernmost reaches of their zone but prefer afternoon shade in the warmest regions where it grows. Keep plants watered during the warmest months of the season, but be sure the soil is well-drained, especially in winter. Cutting plants back by 1/3 after blooming may encourage sporadic rebloom in late summer.

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