Perennial – Jacob’s Ladder ‘Golden Feathers’

Jacob’s Ladder ‘Golden Feathers’ 

Botanical name: polemonium pulcherrimum ‘golden feathers’ 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: 6-8 inches in height with a spread of 12-14 inches 

Hardy zone: zones 5-9 

Growth rate: grows 4-6 inches per year 

Foliage color: green, yellow

Flower color: purple

Bloom time:  spring, summer, fall 

Pruning instructions:  prune to maintain desired shape and size during the winter/early spring 

Propagation methods: propagate by division during the spring months 

Landscape use: shade garden, mass planting, borders, groundcover 

Special features:  attracts pollinators, variegated foliage, deer resistant, rabbit resistant

Light needs: less than 3 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy 

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow-release fertilizer once a year in the early spring

Best time to plant: spring 

Best type of soil: loam

Companion plants: ferns, hostas, astilbe

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets

Invasive species: no