Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Cold Regions, Temperate Regions
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden Canopy, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Lavender
White, Green, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Dark Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in summer, 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, Cadmium fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mosaic viruses, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Small mammals
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, cramps, Diarrhea, Nausea, Spasms, Toxic, Toxic if not prepared properly, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Black Dyes, Not Available
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Curing mumps and measles, Homeopathy
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in making blue ink
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Wildflower
Botanical Name
Polemonium caeruleum
PHYTOLACCA americana
Common Name
Jacob's Ladder
American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Pokeberry
In Hindi
Jacob's Ladder
POKEBERRY
In German
Jacob's Ladder
Kermesbeere
In French
Jacob's Ladder
POKEBERRY
In Spanish
Jacob's Ladder
Pokeberry
In Greek
Jacob's Ladder
POKEBERRY
In Portuguese
Jacob's Ladder
POKEBERRY
In Polish
Jacob's Ladder
alkiermes
In Latin
Jacob's Ladder
pokeberry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Caryophyllales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Phytolaccaceae
Genus
Polemonium
Phytolacca
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Jacob's Ladder and Pokeberry
Season and care of Jacob's Ladder and Pokeberry is important to know. While considering everything about Jacob's Ladder and Pokeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacob's Ladder season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pokeberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jacob's Ladder is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pokeberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacob's Ladder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pokeberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Jacob's Ladder and Pokeberry Physical Information
Jacob's Ladder and Pokeberry physical information is very important for comparison. Jacob's Ladder height is 20.30 cm and width 27.90 cm whereas Pokeberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Jacob's Ladder and Pokeberry are as follows:
Jacob's Ladder flower color: Blue and Lavender
Jacob's Ladder leaf color: Green and Purple
Pokeberry flower color: White, Green and Light Pink
- Pokeberry leaf color: Green
Care of Jacob's Ladder and Pokeberry
Care of Jacob's Ladder and Pokeberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacob's Ladder pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pokeberry pruning is done Prune in summer, 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 Pokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.