Phlox & Jacob’s ladder — Polemoniaceae

Most phlox & jacob’s ladder are pet-safe. Of the 31 phlox & jacob’s ladder we cover, 18 are non-toxic on the ASPCA list and 13 carry a toxic or mildly-toxic rating. Even in a mostly-safe family, confirm the individual species before trusting it around pets.

Most phlox & jacob’s ladder want plenty of direct sun — 23 of the 31 in our library do best there. If yours stretches toward the window or loses its variegation it needs more light; scorched or bleached leaves mean it is getting too much.

Some phlox & jacob’s ladder suit experienced growers — several want strong light, sharp drainage or a specific seasonal rhythm. Check the individual species page for the exact regime before you buy.

The Polemoniaceae family — the phlox & jacob’s ladder — groups 31 species across 2 genera in the Growli library, most prominently Phlox, Cobaea. Members share a broadly similar light, water and soil pattern, which is why it pays to learn the family before the individual plant.