Polemonium reptans (Jacob's ladder)

Jacob's ladder is a spring wildflower that makes a great addition to a partially shaded area of your garden or landscape. Growing to about 1.5 ' tall and wide, Jacob's ladder blooms blue bell-shaped flowers in April, May, and June. It grows well in full sun, but best in part sun (especially if in a warmer climate) and in areas with medium soil moisture. In optimal growing conditions, it will self-seed. It has a mounding habit, but does not creep as the botanical name suggests.

Jacob's ladder is native to eastern North America. It is most abundant west of the Appalachian Mountains. It is typically found in rich, moist woods, often along streambanks. The flowers produce both pollen and nectar. Long- and short-tongued bees visit the plants for both. Syrphid flies and fire beetles feed on pollen, and butterflies and moths drink nectar. Of all those insects, large bees are the most effective at cross-pollination since they most often touch the pollen-covered anthers. 

BONAP Native Range Map (bright green indicates county native, dark green indicates state native)  

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