Overview
Polemonium caeruleum 'Dawn Flight' is a perennial in the genus Polemonium, part of the Polemoniaceae family. It typically grows around 0.4 m tall. Polemonium caeruleum 'Dawn Flight' grows best in full sun, and tolerates sandy and loamy soils.
About the genus
Polemonium, commonly called Jacob's ladders or Jacob's-ladders, is a genus of between 25 and 40 species of flowering plants in the family Polemoniaceae, native to cool temperate to arctic regions of the Northern Hemisphere. One species, Polemonium micranthum, also occurs in the southern Andes in South America. Many of the species grow at high altitudes, in mountainous areas.
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In the garden
Polemonium caeruleum 'Dawn Flight' belongs to the genus Polemonium and is a perennial valued for its clusters of cup-shaped flowers. Flowering runs from May to July, providing a clear late spring to early summer presence at around 0.4 m tall. The plant's growth habit gives it a compact profile suitable to close planting schemes. Position the plant in full sun and choose a sandy or loamy soil that remains moist but drains freely; avoid heavy, waterlogged ground. Establishment benefits from a soil that does not dry out completely through the growing season, so mulching to conserve moisture can be helpful where soils are free-draining. Give each plant enough space for air to circulate around the flowering stems to reduce damp-related problems. Use Polemonium caeruleum 'Dawn Flight' where a low to mid-height perennial is wanted in a sunny border or perennial bed, placing it where the flowers will be visible from paths or seating. At about 0.4 m it works well near the front of mixed borders; note the defined May to July flowering window when planning season-long interest.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Polemonium
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Sandy, Loamy
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
Plant details
Polemonium caeruleum 'Dawn Flight' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Perennial
- Height
- 0.4 m
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Polemonium caeruleum 'Dawn Flight'?
Polemonium caeruleum 'Dawn Flight' prefers full sun.
What soil does Polemonium caeruleum 'Dawn Flight' need?
Polemonium caeruleum 'Dawn Flight' grows best in sandy and loamy soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
How big does Polemonium caeruleum 'Dawn Flight' grow?
Polemonium caeruleum 'Dawn Flight' reaches a height of 0.4 m.
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More in the Polemonium genus
- Polemonium caeruleum 'Rose Queen'Jacob's Ladder 'Rose Queen'
- Polemonium carneummountain valerian
- Polemonium flavumYellow Jacob's Ladder
- Polemonium foliosissimumtowering Jacob's-ladder
- Polemonium kiushianumJacob's Ladder
