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Beautiful Jacob’s Ladder

A small flower, this one is easy to miss. Look for clusters of pale blue flowers under shrubs or trees. It prefers shady areas. It is also called Skunked and is known to have a foul odor.

Wildflower Details

Scientific Name:Polemonium pulcherrimum
Native:Yes
Growing Season:All summer
Soil Type:Dry rocky or shaded areas
Other Names:

Skunk leaf

Habitat:Montane to subalpine
Family:Phlox