Polemonium yezoense var. hidakanum 'Purple Rain'

Sizes available: Trade gallon (#1)

Basics: zones 4-9, 18-24" x 12-15", sun to part shade, early to mid-summer, violet-colored bloom, over green, fern-like foliage with maroon undertones. These undertones are more pronounced with more sun, consistent moisture, not too fussy about pH or soil type

Common names: Hokkaido Jacob's Ladder

Family: Polemoniaceae

Origin/Distribution: The species is native to Hokkaido, which is the northernmost of Japan's main islands

Habitat: The species is found in both grass meadows and rocky slopes. It will be an adaptable garden collaborator

More: I love the look of this plant. The foliage is attractive even when not in flower, and it makes a good cut flower.