Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Sedge or Rush
Habitat
Cold Regions, Temperate Regions
Grassland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
7-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Blue, Lavender
Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Linear
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Water more in summer
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
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
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
-
Itchiness, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Black Dyes
-
Other Uses
-
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Polemonium caeruleum
Cyperus papyrus
Common Name
Jacob's Ladder
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
In Hindi
Jacob's Ladder
dwarf papyrus
In German
Jacob's Ladder
Zwerg Papyrus
In French
Jacob's Ladder
papyrus nain
In Spanish
Jacob's Ladder
papiro enano
In Greek
Jacob's Ladder
νάνος πάπυρο
In Portuguese
Jacob's Ladder
papiro anão
In Polish
Jacob's Ladder
krasnolud papirus
In Latin
Jacob's Ladder
P. papyrus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Jacob's Ladder and Dwarf Papyrus
Season and care of Jacob's Ladder and Dwarf Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Jacob's Ladder and Dwarf Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacob's Ladder season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jacob's Ladder is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacob's Ladder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacob's Ladder and Dwarf Papyrus Physical Information
Jacob's Ladder and Dwarf Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Jacob's Ladder height is 20.30 cm and width 27.90 cm whereas Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Jacob's Ladder and Dwarf Papyrus are as follows:
Jacob's Ladder flower color: Blue and Lavender
Jacob's Ladder leaf color: Green and Purple
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
- Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Care of Jacob's Ladder and Dwarf Papyrus
Care of Jacob's Ladder and Dwarf Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacob's Ladder pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done . In summer Jacob's Ladder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.