5 Seeds Purple Rain Jacobs Ladder Polemonium yezoense Hardy Perennial

Purple Rain Jacobs Ladder is a hardy perennial prized for its fern-like foliage and clusters of violet-purple blooms. This compact variety offers a long season of color, with leaves that emerge deep purple in spring before maturing to green, making it a standout in borders and woodland gardens.
Ideal for cottage gardens, rock gardens, and shaded borders, this perennial pairs well with hostas and ferns. Its nectar-rich flowers draw pollinators through late spring and early summer. Plant in groups for a bold sweep of color, or use as a front-of-border accent in mixed plantings.
Species: Polemonium yezoense
Variety: Purple Rain
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Plant_Habit: Clump-forming, upright
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, well-drained, humus-rich
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 4-8
Germination: 14-21 days at 65-70F
Sowing: Surface sow, light required for germination
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Notes: Keep soil consistently moist during establishment