Polemonium chartaceum is a rare species of flowering plant in the phlox family known by the common names Mason's Jacob's-ladder and Mason's sky pilot. It is native to California, where it has a disjunct distribution. It occurs in the Klamath Mountains as well as the ranges east of the Sierra Nevada, including the White Mountains, where its distribution extends just into Nevada. It is a plant of high elevations, growing in exposed, rocky mountain slope habitat such as talus and alpine fellfields.
How to keep Polemonium Chartaceum.
Pruning
Mason's Jacob's-ladder showcases delicate foliage and striking blue flowers. To encourage growth and flowering, prune the plant in early spring by removing dead stems and old growth above a node. Thinning the plant also helps improve air circulation. Be sure to use clean, sharp tools to prevent infections and maintain an appealing shape.
Botanical profile.
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Polemonium
- Family
- Polemoniaceae
Other names.
