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Touch of Class Jacob's Ladder

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  • Full Shade to Partial Shade (0 - 4 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
  • Mature Height 12 - 18 Inches
  • Mature Spread 12 - 18 Inches
  • Growing Zones 3 - 8

Touch of Class Jacob’s Ladder is a great addition to the front of a woodland or shady garden border. Mounds of creamy variegated foliage support delicate stems of the palest blue flowers for weeks in the spring. Touch of Class has a high heat and humidity tolerance and will not wilt in the summer like older varieties that tend to disappear after they have bloomed. Paired with Hostas and Astilbes, this Jacob’s Ladder will provide interest late into the season. 

Planting Touch of Class in groups provides the most impact. Beneficial pollinators and butterflies flock to the masses of pendulous blooms. Cutting back the first flower blooms will encourage a second flush of blooms later in the summer. The creamy white and green foliage stays fresh all summer and is a great groundcover to suppress weeds in the garden border. 

Touch of Class Jacob’s Ladder Care

Touch of Class Jacob’s Ladder thrives in a shade to part shade spot that has quick draining, but consistently moist soil. A fertile, woodland loam will support this perennial with little need for additional fertilizer. Mulching with leaves or organic compost in the winter and spring will also improve the soil so that it retains moisture better and has more fertility. 

Touch of Class needs minimal maintenance in the early spring to get it off to a good start. Cutting back all of the previous year’s foliage and bloom stems will make for healthy and vigorous new growth. Watering is best done with drip irrigation or soaker hoses so that the leaves do not get wet. This will help keep powdery mildew from attacking, especially in high humidity areas. Dividing this perennial should be done every 3-4 years as needed. The new plants will benefit from supplemental watering for the first year.

Touch of Class Jacob’s Ladder Spacing

Touch of Class Jacob’s Ladder has a mature height of 12-18 inches and a spread of 15-18 inches. Plant spacing is recommended at 12 inches on center.

Touch of Class Jacob’s Ladder Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 8
Plant Type: Perennials
Light Exposure: Full Shade to Partial Shade (0 - 4 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 12 - 18 Inches
Mature Spread: 15 - 18 Inches
Spacing: 15 - 18 Inches
Habit: Mounded
Flower Color(s): Blue
Flower Description:
Bloom Period: Early May through Early July
Foliage Type: Herbaceous
Foliage Color(s): Green
Foliage Description:
Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering
Watering: Average
Resists: Deer
Tolerates: Drought
Attracts: Butterflies
Container Role:
Uses: Borders, Containers, Mass Planting, Wildlife Gardens
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Low Maintenance
Brand: Plants That Work
Common Name: Touch of Class Jacobs Ladder
Other Name(s):
Scientific Name: POLEMONIUM `TOUCH OF CLASS`
SKU:
1010905-pc

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Know As:
   Quart

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months - 1 year
 Plant Size:
   ~ 4"-8"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
 Volume:
   1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #2 Container
    2 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 3 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-18"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
 Volume:
   1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #3 Container
    3 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2 - 4 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-30"
 Pot Size:
   ~9.5"H x 11"W
 Volume:
   2.32-2.76 gallons


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The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant purchase. We will cover 100% of the price of the plant but the warranty does not cover shipping cost. Simply let us know if your plant has died within one year of receiving it and we’ll get you a new one shipped out. We may ask for photos for documentation purposes but again we’ll try to make it as easy as possible.

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Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

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Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

  • If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.  
    • We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location


Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.

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