Polemonium reptans 'Stairway to Heaven' ~ Stairway to Heaven Creeping Jacob's Ladder pink-bloom (4) cultivar413 from Fallbrook

(4) cultivar413 from Fallbrook

The buds open green before swelling with a color depending on the soil PH - a vibrant red in acidic soils

Butterfly Bush is a well-branching dwarf shrub with a dense spreading habit and dark green leaves with a silver hue

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then turn pink and matures to red-pink with all colors at once possible and attract butterflies

Polemonium reptans 'Stairway to Heaven' ~ Stairway to Heaven Creeping Jacob's Ladder pink-bloom (4) cultivar413 from FallbrookStairway to Heaven Creeping Jacob's Ladder is a compact shade loving perennial with variegated green and white foliage that is tinted pink when it emerges and when the weather cools. Sprawling stems sporting loose clusters of small pale lavender blue flowers bloom through spring. Best color in part shade and rich, evenly moist well drained soils. Type: Perennial Height: 1' 1. 5' Spread: 1 1. 5 Spacing: 1 USDA Hardiness Zone: 3 8 Culture: Part Sun,