Monrovia® Golden Feathers Jacob's Ladder is a compact shade loving native perennial that has striking gold fern-like foliage with dark green centers. Loose clusters of fragrant blue flowers bloom in late spring and early summer attracting butterflies. Best color in part shade and rich, evenly moist well-drained soils.
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Height: |
0.5' - 1' |
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Spread: |
1’ - 1.5’ |
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Spacing: |
1’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
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Bloom Color: |
Blue |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Intolerant of hot and humid summers. Leaf spot and powdery mildew can be an issue in humid climates. After flowering, or if foliage declines, cut back to basal foliage to encourage growth and potential new bloom. Leaf tips will brown if soil dries out, and may scorch in too much sun. Watch for slugs.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, Wildlife Garden, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Wild Columbine, Coral Bells, Fern
IMAGE: Photoset by Ball Seed, Polemonium pulcherrimum Golden Feathers
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
