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Polemonium boreale 'Heavenly Habit'

Family Polemoniaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 7b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H3   Australia:   1  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 45 - 50 cm (18 - 20 in)
Spread 30 - 38 cm (12 - 15 in)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Polemonium boreale 'Heavenly Habit' (arctic jacob's ladder) is repeat-blooming and bears showy, medium blue and fragrant blossoms during late spring to late summer. The glossy foliage is deep green in colour and medium in texture.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, cut flowers, edging, mass planting and woodland.
Special Characteristics This herbaceous perennial attracts butterflies to your garden. Polemonium boreale 'Heavenly Habit' is noted for being naturally resistant to deer.
Cautions This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.