Polemonium 'Bressingham Purple' ~ Bressingham Purple Jacob's Ladder zone-2 The small bright yellow foliage

The small bright yellow foliage reminiscent of a fern frond holds its color well in winter

Its nectar is an early food source for several butterflies

The acorns have a cap that covers ⅔ of the acorn

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Polemonium 'Bressingham Purple' ~ Bressingham Purple Jacob's Ladder zone-2 The small bright yellow foliageBressingham Purple Jacob's Ladder is a compact shade loving perennial with compound purple tinted foliage and burgundy stems. Loose clusters of small fragrant cobalt blue flowers bloom in spring attracting butterflies. Best color in part shade and rich, evenly moist well drained soils. Cutting back after flowering can encourage an additional late summer bloom. Type: Perennial Height: 0. 5' 1. 5' Spread: 0. 5 1. 5 Spacing: 1 USDA Hardiness Zone: 3 8