Family: Polemoniaceae
Greek-valerian, spreading Jacob's-ladder
Robert R. Kowal
Christopher Noll
University of Wisconsin - Madison (WIS-VP)
Etymology: Polemonium: may have derived from the Greek philosopher Polemon
Plants: mostly erect perennial, 8"-20" tall forb; stems branching toward the top
Leaves: alternate; pinnately-divided, main leaves with 7-17 oblong leaflets 3/4"-1 1/2" long
Flowers: blue, 5-parted, 1/2" wide, bell-shaped, lobes about as long as the tube; inflorescence a few-flowered, loose, branched cluster; blooms May-June
Habitat: full sun to shade; moist to moderate moisture; meadows, woods; in rich, loamy soil
Conservation Status: Native
Plants: mostly erect perennial, 8"-20" tall forb; stems branching toward the top
Leaves: alternate; pinnately-divided, main leaves with 7-17 oblong leaflets 3/4"-1 1/2" long
Flowers: blue, 5-parted, 1/2" wide, bell-shaped, lobes about as long as the tube; inflorescence a few-flowered, loose, branched cluster; blooms May-June
Habitat: full sun to shade; moist to moderate moisture; meadows, woods; in rich, loamy soil
Conservation Status: Native
Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 6, Wetland Indicator = FAC Atlas of the Wisconsin Prairie and Savanna Flora: by T.S. Cochrane & H.H. Iltis: habitat, distribution infomation / flowering and fruiting times USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos David G. Smith's "Delaware Wilflowers": Beautiful photographs; descriptions Southwest School of Botanical Medicine: Britton & Brown Illustrated Flora - 2nd Edition (1913) "An Illustrated Flora of the Northern United States and Canada"
Christopher Noll
Christopher Noll
Matthew L. Wagner
Matthew L. Wagner
Robert Bierman
Christopher Noll
Mark Mittelstadt
Merel R. Black
Matthew L. Wagner
Merel R. Black
Merel R. Black
Merel R. Black
Robert R. Kowal
Botanical Illustration
Botanical Illustration
