Compact Perennial with Striking Variegated Foliage and Blue Blooms
Polemonium Stairway to Heaven features stunning variegated foliage with creamy-white margins and green centers, topped with delicate blue bell-shaped flowers that create a charming display from late spring through summer. This compact Jacob's ladder offers exceptional foliage interest, pollinator attraction, and low maintenance care, making it perfect for shaded borders, woodland gardens, containers, and creating bright focal points.
Key Features
Striking Variegated Foliage: Creamy-white margins with green centers create stunning contrast throughout the season
Delicate Blue Blooms: Bell-shaped flowers add vertical interest in late spring through summer
Compact Growth: Smaller stature perfect for borders and containers
Shade Tolerant: Thrives in partial shade conditions
Pollinator Friendly: Attracts butterflies and bees
Year-Round Interest: Attractive foliage provides color throughout the growing season
Growing Specifications
Light: Partial shade
Mature Size: 12-18" tall x 12-15" wide
Hardiness: Zones 3-8
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Bloom Time: Late spring through summer
Pruning: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering. Cut back in late fall or early spring.
Care & Growing Conditions
Plant in partial shade in moist, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Water regularly to keep soil evenly moist. Fertilize in early spring with a balanced perennial fertilizer. Foliage color is best in partial shade.
Pricing & Availability
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