Stairway To Heaven Variegated Jacob's Ladder (Polemonium reptans 'Stairway to Heaven') Unavailable

Stairway To Heaven Variegated Jacob's Ladder

Polemonium reptans 'Stairway to Heaven'

Variegated Jacob's Ladder

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Clusters of small leaflets form a dense cushion of green and creamy yellow. Small blue-purple flowers bloom late spring into early summer. Cooler temperatures bring a blush of magenta to the leaf margins. Tolerates shade and does well with consistent moisture.

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Plant facts

Mature height12-18"
Mature spread18"
Growth rateModerate
SunPart Sun (3-6 hours)
WaterModerate
USDA hardiness zone3
Flower colorPurple shades
Foliage colorVariegated-Yellow

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Quick answers

How big does Stairway To Heaven Variegated Jacob's Ladder get?

About 12-18" tall and 18" wide at maturity.

How much sun does Stairway To Heaven Variegated Jacob's Ladder need?

Part Sun (3-6 hours).

How much water does Stairway To Heaven Variegated Jacob's Ladder need?

Moderate water use.

Will Stairway To Heaven Variegated Jacob's Ladder grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?

It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.

Is Stairway To Heaven Variegated Jacob's Ladder deer resistant?

Yes, deer usually leave it alone.

Where can I buy Stairway To Heaven Variegated Jacob's Ladder in Utah?

Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.

Can landscape contractors buy Stairway To Heaven Variegated Jacob's Ladder wholesale?

Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.

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