Polemonium reptans
Abscess Root
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Abscess Root (Polemonium reptans) - Description
Polemonium reptans is a flowering plant in the genus Polemonium, native to eastern North America. Common names include Abscess Root, Creeping or Spreading Jacob's Ladder, False Jacob's Ladder, American Greek Valerian, Blue bells, Stairway to Heaven, and Sweatroot.
Abscess Root (Polemonium reptans) - Growth
Grow in full sun or partial shade. Taller species work well in a border or woodland garden. The smaller alpine species make nice additions to a rock garden, scree bed, or alpine house. P. brandegeei and P. pauciflorum are often short lived species.
Abscess Root (Polemonium reptans) - Planting
Divide in spring, or grow from seed in spring or fall in containers in a cold frame (for protection and to ensure hardiness).
Abscess Root (Polemonium reptans) - Pest
The only real problem is powdery mildew.
Abscess Root (Polemonium reptans) - Interesting facts
Polemonium is endemic to the alpine regions of Europe, Asia, North America, and Central America. Species are often found near streams or in damp meadows, woodlands, scrubs. Some grow in high altitude mountains.
Abscess Root (Polemonium reptans) - Soil and irrigation
Tall varieties prefer moist, well-drained soil. Smaller species need sharply drained, gritty soil.
