Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Types
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it is a type of geranium
Habitat
Cold Regions, Temperate Regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Lavender
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Water more in summer
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Black Dyes
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Part of Plant Used
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Whole plant
Other Uses
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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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Polemonium caeruleum
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Jacob's Ladder
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Jacob's Ladder
Zonal Geranium
In German
Jacob's Ladder
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Jacob's Ladder
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
Jacob's Ladder
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
Jacob's Ladder
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
Jacob's Ladder
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Jacob's Ladder
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Jacob's Ladder
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Geraniales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Polemonium
Geranium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Jacob's Ladder and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Jacob's Ladder and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Jacob's Ladder and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacob's Ladder season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jacob's Ladder is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacob's Ladder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Jacob's Ladder and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Jacob's Ladder and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Jacob's Ladder height is 20.30 cm and width 27.90 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Jacob's Ladder and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Jacob's Ladder flower color: Blue and Lavender
Jacob's Ladder leaf color: Green and Purple
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Jacob's Ladder and Zonal Geranium
Care of Jacob's Ladder and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacob's Ladder pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Jacob's Ladder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.