Showy Jacob's Ladder is a delicate plant with clusters of blue to purple flowers. It is named for its ladder-like leaf arrangement and thrives in cool, mountainous regions.
Habitat
Grows in alpine meadows and forest clearings.
Diet
Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
How common
Uncommon
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