Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Asia, Europe, Northern Africa
Types
Not Available
Sorbus aucuparia fenenkiana, Sorbus aucuparia glabrata, Sorbus aucuparia praemorsa
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, Temperate Regions
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Water more in summer
Do Not over Water, Water in the early morning hours
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, blister mites, Canker, fireblight, sawflies, Silver leaf
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Black Dyes, Not Available
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Laxative, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Not Available
Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Polemonium caeruleum
Sorbus aucuparia
Common Name
Jacob's Ladder
Rowan, Mountain ash
In Hindi
Jacob's Ladder
रोवाण पौधा
In German
Jacob's Ladder
Rowan Tree
In French
Jacob's Ladder
Rowan Tree
In Spanish
Jacob's Ladder
Rowan Tree
In Greek
Jacob's Ladder
Rowan Tree
In Portuguese
Jacob's Ladder
Árvore de Rowan
In Polish
Jacob's Ladder
Rowan Tree
In Latin
Jacob's Ladder
Rowan ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Jacob's Ladder and Rowan Tree
Season and care of Jacob's Ladder and Rowan Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Jacob's Ladder and Rowan Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacob's Ladder season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Rowan Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jacob's Ladder is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Rowan Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacob's Ladder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rowan Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Jacob's Ladder and Rowan Tree Physical Information
Jacob's Ladder and Rowan Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Jacob's Ladder height is 20.30 cm and width 27.90 cm whereas Rowan Tree height is 1,000.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Jacob's Ladder and Rowan Tree are as follows:
Jacob's Ladder flower color: Blue and Lavender
Jacob's Ladder leaf color: Green and Purple
Rowan Tree flower color: White
- Rowan Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Jacob's Ladder and Rowan Tree
Care of Jacob's Ladder and Rowan Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacob's Ladder pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rowan Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves. In summer Jacob's Ladder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rowan Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.