Polemonium Golden Feathers
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Polemonium pulcherrimum Golden Feathers forms a low green-and-gold mound topped by light purple spring flowers that attract bees.
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Description
Polemonium pulcherrimum Golden Feathers is a compact, clump-forming perennial with pinnate green leaves edged in golden yellow. Upright stems carry clusters of small light purple flowers from spring into early summer, adding color above the variegated mound without overwhelming nearby plants.
Grow it in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Afternoon shade is useful in hot summers, and the soil should not dry out during extended heat. Its compact growth fits containers, rock gardens, courtyard beds, border fronts, and wildlife-friendly plantings.
Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring. Deadhead faded flowers regularly to encourage more blooms, and divide established clumps in spring when propagation is needed. Pests are not usually troublesome.
Additional information
| Height | 5 in – 10 in |
|---|---|
| Spread | 10 in – 2 ft |
| Flowering months | April, May, June |
| Synonyms | Polemonium 'Golden Feathers', Polemonium caeruleum var. pulcherrimum, Polemonium Golden Feathers, Polemonium humile f. pulcherrimum, POLEMONIUM pulcherrimum 'Golden Feathers' |
| Family | Polemoniaceae |
| Hazardous | unknown |
| Variegated | yes |
| Color flower spring | Purple |
| Color flower summer | Purple |
| Aspect | East, South, West, North |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Bushy, Clump-former |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained |
| Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Scent | Fragrant Light |
| Shape | Mound-forming, Upright |
| Suggest planting location | Urban and courtyard gardens, Flowering borders, Patio and container use, Rock and alpine gardens, Wildlife friendly gardens |
| Type | Perennial |
| Use for | Low maintenance, Pollinator-Friendly, Container Planting |
| Years to max height | 2 |
| Soil | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Golden Feathers Jacob's ladder, Beautiful Jacob's ladder, Showy Jacob's ladder |
| Blomidon Item No | ZPOLGF0001G, 201986877 |
| Usps | Golden-edged green leaves brighten borders before the lilac bloom., Compact spring flowers draw bees without overwhelming small spaces., Golden leaf margins brighten partly shaded, moist garden beds. |
| Propagation | Divide established clumps in spring and replant the divisions promptly. |
| Pests | Pests are not usually troublesome. |
| Pruning | Deadhead faded flowers regularly during bloom to encourage more flowers. |
| Watering instructions | Keep soil evenly moist but well drained; never leave roots waterlogged. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in full sun or partial shade; give afternoon shade in hot summers. |
| Common Name | Golden Feathers Jacob's Ladder |