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Creeping Polemonium, Creeping Jacob's Ladder

Scientific Name: Polemonium reptans L.
Family: Polemoniaceae

Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913. Illustrated flora of the northern states and Canada. Vol. 3: 63.

Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: 1-11,14-17,31-43
USDA: 3-8

Heat Tolerance: Tolerates full sun in cool summer areas

Sun Exposure: Shade to light shade

Origin: Eastern North America, in woody, moist areas

Growth Habits: Herbaceous perennial, 9 to 18 inches tall (22.5-45 cm), 12 to 18 inches spread (30-45 cm)

Flowers: Blue flowers

Watering Needs: Regular water to abundant water, needs good drainage

Propagation: Seeds, self sows if the conditions are right

Blooming Habits:
Lilac to blue, funnelform, flowers, 0.5 inch long (1.3 cm), in loose terminal clusters, in April to June.

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