Polemonium reptans var. reptans (Native)

Non-native plants this species can replace:
Common Name
Jacob's ladder
Greek valerian
Spreading jacob's ladder
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
2.0
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5, 6, 7, 8
Rabbit resistant
Yes

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Additional Info

Rich, well-drained floodplain forests, and rich mesic cove and slope forests. Infrequent in the mountains and piedmont, but often common where found; rare in calcareous, shell-rich ravines of the inner coastal Plain.

Wildlife Value: Attracts bumblebees

Pruning Guidance
Pruning Time
As needed for damage or disease
Pruning Method
Minimal pruning
Wildlife Benefits
Leaf litter supports overwintering insects
Pruning Notes
Needs little or no pruning. Let the foliage die back in place and keep fallen leaves around the plants, where insects overwinter. Remove only damaged or diseased growth.
Flower Color
Blue
Cream/White
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Bloom Month
April
May
Ground Cover
Yes
Light Requirements
Partial sun
Shade
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Average
Dry
Soil Texture
Loamy