POLEMONIUM reptans

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POLEMONIUM reptans

Creeping Jacob's Ladder, Greek Valerian
Select Item No. PA496

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1 Portion contains 20-250 seeds depending on value and size.
Please switch to gram for larger quantities.



Plant Description

Life Cycle: Perennial
Family: Polemoniaceae
Origin: Eastern USA: moist meadows.
Special Features: Adaptable to many climates, and long lived. Plant en masse for naturalizing in the woodland garden. flowers set above the foliage.
Historical: Plants have been used medicinally in the treatment of colds, bronchitis and inflammatory diseases.
 
Basic Colour: (blue)
Flower Colour: light blue
Natural Flowering Period: April - May
 
Winter Hardiness Zones: Z3 - Z8
Foliage: 11 to 17 widely spread lanceolate leaflets, deep green
Growth Habit: clumping
Height with Flowers: 40 cm
Spacing between Plants: 50 cm
Soil Requirements: moist / well-drained / average
Location:
Characteristics: medicinal plant / groundcover
Usage: for the rock garden / suitable for cutting / flowering pot plant
Portion weight: 0.249 Gram
Grams per 1000 seeds: 1.53846 Gram
Seeds per Gram
(does not correspond to the number of plants!):
650
Gram to get 1000 plants
(if sown directly into pots etc. you will need a larger quantity):
3 Gram
Sowing Rates/Trays: 2 per cell
Plug tray recommended size(s): 128 / 288
Sowing Direction:

(15) Rapidly germinating, keep seed in constant moisture (not wet) with temperatures of about +20°C [68°F]. Seeds must be covered thinly. Do not cover very small seeds, but tightly press into the earth. Keep in cooler conditions after germination occurs.

Best Sowing Date
(northern Hemisphere, Field condition):
Anytime
Sowing to Germination: 2 - 3 weeks
Germination to Transplant: 4 - 6 weeks
Transplanting to Potting: 6 - 8 weeks
Container Size(s): 1 plug per 8/9 cm (3 1/2") / 1-2 plugs per 11/12 cm (4 1/2") / 2-3 plugs per 15 cm (6")
Fertilizer: Medium (150-200 ppm)
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