Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Australia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Cold Regions, Temperate Regions
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Lavender
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Rust aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Black Dyes, Not Available
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Polemonium caeruleum
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
Common Name
Jacob's Ladder
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
In Hindi
Jacob's Ladder
Blue Hibiscus
In German
Jacob's Ladder
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
In French
Jacob's Ladder
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
In Spanish
Jacob's Ladder
Azul árbol del hibisco
In Greek
Jacob's Ladder
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
In Portuguese
Jacob's Ladder
Árvore azul do hibiscus
In Polish
Jacob's Ladder
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
In Latin
Jacob's Ladder
Hibiscus lignum blue
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Polemonium
Alyogyne
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Jacob's Ladder and Blue Hibiscus
Season and care of Jacob's Ladder and Blue Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Jacob's Ladder and Blue Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacob's Ladder season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jacob's Ladder is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacob's Ladder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacob's Ladder and Blue Hibiscus Physical Information
Jacob's Ladder and Blue Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Jacob's Ladder height is 20.30 cm and width 27.90 cm whereas Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Jacob's Ladder and Blue Hibiscus are as follows:
Jacob's Ladder flower color: Blue and Lavender
Jacob's Ladder leaf color: Green and Purple
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
- Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Jacob's Ladder and Blue Hibiscus
Care of Jacob's Ladder and Blue Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacob's Ladder pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Hibiscus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jacob's Ladder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.