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Polemonium reptans 'Stairway to Heaven'

Family Polemoniaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Spread 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Polemonium reptans 'Stairway to Heaven' (blue bells) bears showy, faded azure and fragrant blossoms during mid spring. This herbaceous perennial is clump forming and has variegated white and medium green foliage that is showy, matte and medium textured. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning herbaceous perennial which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, cut flowers, edging, mass planting, specimen, wild flower and woodland.
Special Characteristics This herbaceous perennial attracts butterflies to your garden. Polemonium reptans 'Stairway to Heaven' is noted for being naturally resistant to deer.
Cautions This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.