Perennials
Polemonium pulcherrimum 'Golden Feathers'
Golden Feathers Jacob’s ladder
Brightly variegated, featherlike foliage lights up small beds and containers. Shelter from harsh afternoon sun.
At a glance
- Sun
- Sun to part shade
- Mature size
- About 10 in. tall × About 20 in. wide
- Water
- Moderate; consistently moist
- Hardiness
- USDA zones 5b–9a
- Bloom
- Purple blue; spring–early summer.
Sizes & prices
- #1$19.99
Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.
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Resistance & tolerances
- Drought
- Do not allow prolonged drying.
- Wet soil
- Moist, fertile soil with good drainage.
Growing & care
- Cleanup
- Trim only to tidy.
- Maintenance
- Leave sound stems for winter interest and wildlife if desired. Remove dead stems before fresh spring growth, avoiding new shoots and retaining healthy basal foliage.
Sources & photo credits
Photo: Ball Horticultural Company / Darwin Perennials · Authorized product promotional use; do not resell or license photos; correct variety and series must accompany reproduction
Image notes: Polemonium pulcherrimum Golden Feathers. Photo courtesy of Ball Horticultural Company / Darwin Perennials. Uncropped.
Reviewed September 19, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.