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Western Jacob's Ladder

Polemonium occidentale

Western Jacob's ladder is a tall, moisture-loving native of wet western meadows and streamsides, with airy clusters of blue flowers above delicate divided leaves.

Family
Polemoniaceae
Type
wildflower
Lifespan
perennial
Height
1.5–3 ft
Spacing
1–1.5 ft apart
Light
sun, part shade
Soil moisture
wet, moist
Soil pH
neutral, acidic
Bloom
June, July
Bloom colors
blue
Wildlife value
pollinators, butterflies
Landscape uses
border, rain garden
Native states
CA, CO, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, WA, WY