Description
Polemonium chinense (also called Chinese Jacob's Ladder, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 60 cm tall. It is native to China and is found in moist forests, along rivers, and in disturbed areas. Its leaves are alternate, pinnate, and 5-15 cm long. Its flowers are blue and its fruits are small, globose, and up to 1 cm in diameter.
Uses & Benefits
Polemonium chinense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating coughs, colds, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Polemonium chinense has small, bell-shaped flowers that are typically blue or purple in color. The seeds are small, black and round, and the seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Polemonium chinense is a perennial herb that is native to the western United States and northern Mexico. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is tolerant of drought and heat. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained soil.