Jacob's Ladder
Polemonium reptans
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Jacob's Ladder highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Brand
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring, Summer
Growing Zones 3-8
Jacob’s Ladder With Heavenly Blue Bell Flowers
- Beautiful Blue Flowers
- Symmetrical Fern-Like Foliage
- Prefers Damp Soil
- Pollinator Friendly
There are spots in all gardens that simply have trouble growing beautiful flowers. Either it's too shady or regularly sopping wet, you might think you'll have to settle for an eyesore. However, there's no reason to despair as Jacob's Ladder (Polemonium reptans) is looking for those conditions exactly! With an appearance that seems more at home in a fairy tale woodland, Jacob's Ladder has the perfect amount of whimsical and practicality for any garden!
Jacob's Ladder gets its name from the symmetrical position of its deep green leaves. Some say they resemble the ladder to heaven in the biblical Jacob's dream. The leaves sprout densely from stems and create a mounded look. The density of these narrow leaves makes Jacob's Ladder look almost fern-like.
Leaves aside though, the true beauty of this plant is the bell-shaped flowers that bloom in the late spring and continue into the summer. The color seems to change depending on the light going from a light sky blue to a pretty soft light purple. The blossoms form on stems that make it seem as though the flowers are floating atop a green cloud.
Wet soil is a Jacob's Ladder's best friend. Not only does it appreciate moist soils, but it can also tolerate some shade relatively well. It thrives best when planted in well-draining soil and has a moderate moisture requirement. This is the kind of bush you can plant and forget about until it sprouts its beautiful flowers!
Finding a place for Jacob's Ladder in your garden will be a breeze. It makes for a fantastic border specimen or a lovely accent plant. If there's a spot in your garden that is just a bit too wet for other plants, this bush will excel!
You may want to plant this beauty somewhere it can be seen easily though so you can witness the fluttering spectacle that will visit your garden come spring. Pollinators like butterflies will flock to Jacob's Ladder in search of a tasty snack and a place to rest their wings.
Dreamy violet-blue bell-shaped flowers and symmetrical fern-like leaves are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the amazing qualities of this plant. Jacob's Ladder is the easy to grow solution to slightly wet soils that'll take your garden to the next level. Order one today!
