'Golden Feathers' Jacob's Ladder (Polemonium)
Introducing the 'Golden Feathers' Jacob's Ladder, a stunning perennial that brings vibrant color to your garden. Its golden variegated foliage provides season-long interest, beautifully complemented by delicate purple blooms in late spring and summer. This native plant is a resilient choice, offering deer resistance and low maintenance for effortless beauty. Perfect for borders, containers, or woodland settings, it thrives in full sun to moderate shade, adding unique color and texture to your landscape. Enjoy its subtle fragrance and year-round visual appeal.
$16.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
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Category Rank
2020
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#2020 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-39%
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Botanical name
Polemonium pulcherrimum ‘Golden Feathers’
/ Polemonium pulcherrimum ‘Golden Feathers’
Who it's for
- Exceptional Variegated Foliage
- Shade Tolerance and Versatility
- Early Season Pollinator Attraction
Who should skip it
- Sensitivity to Heat and Drought
- Susceptibility to Powdery Mildew
- Potential for Mid-Summer Decline
Key Specs
Botanical name
Polemonium pulcherrimum ‘Golden Feathers’
Common name
Jacob's ladder
USDA Hardiness Zones
5 - 9
Sun Exposure
Full Sun to Part Sun
Mature Height
6-8 inches
Mature Width
12-14 inches
Flower Color
Purple
Foliage Color
Variegated green and yellow
Features
- Striking golden variegated foliage for continuous color.
- Attracts pollinators with beautiful purple flowers.
- Deer resistant for worry-free enjoyment.
- Compact size ideal for borders and containers.
- Tolerant of sun to moderate shade.
- Low maintenance for easy gardening.
- Fragrant flowers add sensory appeal.
- Native perennial for ecological benefit.
What customers say
The 'Golden Feathers' Jacob's Ladder is highly valued for its striking bright gold variegated foliage, setting it apart from standard varieties. Customers consistently praise the vendor for delivering robust, healthy specimens with strong root systems, ensuring successful transplanting and overwintering. The core appeal is its unique ornamental impact in shade gardens. A minor point of friction involves the initial plant size relative to the premium cost. Additionally, some novice gardeners find its specific care needs, like moisture management and sun protection, slightly challenging. Overall, satisfaction remains high due to the reliable quality and the plant's successful establishment as a unique perennial addition.
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