The light purple, bell-shaped flowers of Jacob's Ladder are delightful additions to the spring garden. With its fern-like foliage and propensity to spread, Jacob's Ladder makes for a lovely ground cover that is sure to please the bees and butterflies, as well as the gardener.
Conditions: Part shade; moist soil
Size: 1'-1.5' tall
Zone: 3 - 8
Wildlife Value: Flowers attract butterflies, skippers, and bees, including a pollen specialist (Andrena polemonii)
Photos: Samantha Nestory