How to Grow and Care for Jacob's ladder

Jacob's ladder, also known as Creeping jacob's ladder, Greek valerian, American Greek valerian, Blue bells, Stairway to heaven

Jacob's ladder thrives in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil, emulating its native woodland environment. Special care should be given to avoid overly sunny locations which can stress the plant. The plant prefers consistent moisture, but it's important to ensure that the soil isn't soggy to prevent root rot. Due to its uncomplicated requirements and resilience, jacob's ladder is generally easy to care for, making it suitable for novice gardeners.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun

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Planting and Growing Jacob's ladder

Toughness	High
Care Level	Medium
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Partial sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	5.5-7
Planting Time	Spring
Hardiness Zones	3-9

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Varieties of Jacob's ladder

Jacob's ladder 'Stairway to Heaven'

Jacob's ladder 'Stairway to Heaven' is bred from the Jacob's ladder plant, and its cultivar name reflects the structure of its leaves and oval leaflets that are grouped like the rungs of a ladder. Its unique coloration includes green-and-white leaves touched with pink in the spring and light blue flowers with white stamens.

Jacob's ladder 'Heaven Scent'

Not called "Heaven Scent" for nothing, the flowers of jacob's ladder 'Heaven Scent' release a strong, pleasant fragrance. It displays a striking contrast of bright blue blooms against dark purple foliage, which is vastly different from the parent plant's faint blue petals and green leaves. With the combination of jacob's ladder 'Heaven Scent''s appearance and scent, why wouldn't gardeners love it?

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Jacob's ladder possesses a distinct appearance, characterized by pinnately compound leaves with numerous leaflets that give the impression of a ladder structure. The plant's foliage gracefully unfolds in the shade to part-shade environments. It thrives in cooler climates and is sensitive to high heat and humidity. Forming luscious clumps, jacob's ladder can reach up to 18 inches (45 cm) tall and will naturally propagate both by seed and rhizomatous growth beneath the soil surface, adding to its charm as a perennial favorite in temperate gardens.