Polemonium caeruleum 50 fresh seeds. Jacobs Ladder Blue Pear Flower seeds

🌱 Polemonium caeruleum — Jacobs Ladder, Blue Pear Flower

This product is a pack of 50 fresh seeds of Polemonium caeruleum, a perennial herbaceous plant in the family Polemoniaceae. Key selling points include its medicinal and melliferous properties, as well as its decorative value.

🌿 Botanical Description

Polemonium caeruleum is a tall perennial herbaceous plant with a thick, short rhizome and numerous dense roots. Plant height ranges from 35-140 cm. Stems are single, erect, hollow. The leaves are alternate, odd-pinnate, glabrous. Flowers range from blue to purple, occasionally white; collected in paniculate inflorescences at the ends of the stems. It blooms in June - July, starting from the second year of life, for 15-20 days. The fruit is a three-locular, almost spherical capsule. The seeds are numerous, dark brown or black, 3 mm long. The seeds ripen in August - September.

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sow seeds 1-2 cm deep in well-draining soil in early spring or late summer/early fall. Pre-treatment is not required.
• Germination temperature: 15-20°C. Germination time: 1-3 weeks.
• Soil type: Well-draining, rich in organic matter. pH: 6.0-7.0.
• Watering and fertilization: Keep the soil consistently moist during the growing season. Fertilize lightly.
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-8. Frost tolerance: Moderate.

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

Polemonium caeruleum is native to Europe and Western Asia. It grows in mountainous regions, typically between 100-2000 meters above sea level. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade.

✨ Interesting Facts

Polemonium caeruleum has been used in traditional medicine for centuries to treat various ailments, including respiratory issues and skin conditions. It is also a valuable source of nectar for bees and other pollinators. In addition, it has been used as a decorative plant in gardens and floral arrangements.