Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Center Glow ninebark,
Coppertina ninebark, Little Devil ninebark
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Habitat
Cliffs, hedge rows, rocky banks of streams, sandy seeps, Wooded hillsides
Cold Regions, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
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Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
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Blue, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
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Leaf Color in Spring
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Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
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Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
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Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Linear
Plant Season
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Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
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Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
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Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Water more in summer
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Adequately
Average Water
Soil pH
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Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
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Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
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Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Emetic, Laxative, Woman infertility
Black Dyes
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
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Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PHYSOCARPUS
Polemonium caeruleum
Common Name
Ninebark
Jacob's Ladder
In Hindi
Ninebark
Jacob's Ladder
In German
Ninebark
Jacob's Ladder
In French
Physocarpe
Jacob's Ladder
In Spanish
ninebark
Jacob's Ladder
In Greek
ninebark
Jacob's Ladder
In Portuguese
ninebark
Jacob's Ladder
In Polish
Ninebark
Jacob's Ladder
In Latin
Ninebark
Jacob's Ladder
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Polemoniaceae
Genus
Physocarpus
Polemonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Ninebark and Jacob's Ladder
Season and care of Ninebark and Jacob's Ladder is important to know. While considering everything about Ninebark and Jacob's Ladder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ninebark season is and Jacob's Ladder season is . The type of soil for Ninebark is and for Jacob's Ladder is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ninebark is and for Jacob's Ladder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ninebark and Jacob's Ladder Physical Information
Ninebark and Jacob's Ladder physical information is very important for comparison. Ninebark height is 150.00 cm and width - whereas Jacob's Ladder height is 20.30 cm and width 27.90 cm. The color specification of Ninebark and Jacob's Ladder are as follows:
Care of Ninebark and Jacob's Ladder
Care of Ninebark and Jacob's Ladder include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ninebark pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Jacob's Ladder pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ninebark needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Adequately. Whereas, in summer Jacob's Ladder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.