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Polemonium carneum Gray

Royal Jacob's-ladder

Polemoniaceae (Phlox Family)

USDA Symbol: poca4

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

Loosely clustered, 12-24 in. stems are surrounded by basal clusters of dark green, pinnately compound leaves. The bell-shaped flowers of this perennial are purple, pink or buff-colored.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit:
Size Class: 1-3 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Pink , Purple
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug

Distribution

USA: CA , OR , WA
Native Distribution: N. CA to WA
Native Habitat: Coastal brushy & grassy slopes below 2000 ft.; up to 6000 ft. farther inland
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Moist
Soil Description: Moist, well-drained soils.
Conditions Comments: The color form from the Olympic Penisula is especially suitable for the woodland garden. Seeds freely but does not become weedy.

Propagation

Description: Propagate by division or seed.
Seed Collection: Not Available
Seed Treatment: No treatment is necessary but stratification may improve results.
Commercially Avail: yes

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Polemonium carneum in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Polemonium carneum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Polemonium carneum

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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