White Jacob's Ladder (Polemonium foliosissimum var. alpinum), also commonly known as Alpine Jacob’s Ladder, is a beautiful native perennial that brings vibrant color and refined texture to mountain-inspired and pollinator-friendly landscapes. Clumps of finely divided, fern-like foliage are combined with airy stems topped with clusters of rich white flowers in late spring and early summer, creating a soft, natural display that brightens part-shade gardens and cooler sunny locations. Native to high-elevation meadows and open woodlands, this hardy wildflower thrives in well-drained soils with moderate moisture and pairs beautifully with columbines, geraniums, and native grasses. Use White Jacob's Ladder in woodland gardens, part shade garden beds and borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator gardens.
White Jacob's Ladder
Irrigation Requirement: Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)
Mature Size: 2-3' tall and 1-2' wide
Spacing: 12" apart
Bloom Colors: White
Bloom Season: May - June
Hardiness Zone: 2 - 9
Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade (will do best in part shade in lower elevations)
Deer Resistant: Yes
Salt Tolerant: Moderately
Soils: Does best in well-draining loam soil
Jacob's Ladder provides nectar and pollen to a variety of native pollinators.

