Western Polemonium
This flower is a pale purple flower sitting atop a tall stalk. The flower is bell shaped, with a white throat and long elegant stamens and yellow anthers.
It is a member of the Phlox family and is native to most of Western North America. It is a lesser known cousin of Sky Pilot and Jacob’s Ladder. The flowers are very similar to both, but sit atop a tall stalk instead of low to the ground. ⠀
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It prefers wet meadows and woodlands.
Wildflower Details
Scientific Name: | Polemonium occidentale |
Native: | Yes |
Growing Season: | All Summer |
Soil Type: | Wet meadows or woodlands |
Other Names: | Western Jacob's Ladder, |
Habitat: | Montane, subalpine |
Family: | Phlox |