Northern Jacob's Ladder 'Heavenly Habit' Polemonium boreale 'Heavenly Habit'
Other Common Name(s):
- Phonetic Spelling
- po-leh-MOH-nee-um bor-ee-AL-ee
- Description
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Northern Jacob's ladder is a low growing clump forming perennial cultivar in the Polemoniaceae (phlox) family. 'Heavenly Habit' was named by Jelitto Seeds in 1999. It was selected out of a test field of the genus, its more compact and uniform habit led to its being called 'Heavenly Habit'.
Cutting back in mid-summer will help to rejuvenate the plant. Deadheading on a regular basis will keep a more tidy appearance.
Its dense foliage remains dense right to the ground. In containers, it makes a great filler in a 'spiller-thriller-filler' arrangement. Its foliage will not lose its fresh green color during the season.
Propagation can be done by dividing the clumps. The optimum time for division is in early fall or spring. Best grown in a location that can provide even moisture and some shade, especially in warmer climates.
Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: No serious issues. Powdery mildew can occur.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Polemonium
- Species:
- boreale
- Family:
- Polemoniaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Division
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- High Arctic
- Wildlife Value:
- Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
- Play Value:
- Attractive Flowers
- Attracts Pollinators
- Easy to Grow
- Textural
- Dimensions:
- Height: 0 ft. 10 in. - 1 ft. 0 in.
- Width: 1 ft. 0 in. - 2 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Perennial
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Habit/Form:
- Clumping
- Erect
- Mounding
- Growth Rate:
- Medium
- Maintenance:
- Medium
- Texture:
- Fine
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil Texture:
- Clay
- Loam (Silt)
- Sand
- Soil pH:
- Acid (<6.0)
- Alkaline (>8.0)
- Neutral (6.0-8.0)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Moist
- Available Space To Plant:
- 12 inches-3 feet
- NC Region:
- Mountains
- Piedmont
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Blue
- Purple/Lavender
- Flower Inflorescence:
- Panicle
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Fragrant
- Good Cut
- Long Bloom Season
- Showy
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Summer
- Flower Shape:
- Star
- Flower Petals:
- 4-5 petals/rays
- Flower Size:
- < 1 inch
- Flower Description:
- The flowers are adorned with a yellow halo and a white eye.
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Leaves:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Feel:
- Glossy
- Leaf Value To Gardener:
- Showy
- Leaf Type:
- Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
- Leaf Arrangement:
- Alternate
- Leaf Shape:
- Lanceolate
- Oblong
- Leaf Margin:
- Entire
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Length:
- 1-3 inches
- Leaf Width:
- < 1 inch
- Leaf Description:
- Fern-like glossy green leaves.
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Stem:
- Stem Color:
- Green
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
- Stem Form:
- Straight
- Stem Description:
- Upright stems.
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Container
- Meadow
- Patio
- Pool/Hardscape
- Slope/Bank
- Walkways
- Woodland
- Landscape Theme:
- Butterfly Garden
- Cottage Garden
- Cutting Garden
- Pollinator Garden
- Rock Garden
- Design Feature:
- Border
- Mass Planting
- Small groups
- Attracts:
- Butterflies
- Hummingbirds
- Pollinators
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Deer
- Diseases
- Insect Pests
