Jacob’s Ladder

A clump-forming perennial that earned its common name due to the rung-like arrangement of its pinnate, light green leaves. However, it is the flowers of Jacob's ladder that are the real attraction. The species form and its various cultivars send up clusters of flowers atop long stems in mid- to late-spring. The delicate foliage and the fluorescent color of the flowers make Jacob's ladder a favorite for shady areas.