Jacob's Ladder

Jacob's Ladder is a native plant confined to a few areas of Northern England. Plants form leaves in April and grow rapidly as part of the tall herb community in the moist soils of shaded north facing banks. Seedlings are particularly vulnerable to wilting. Flowering occurs June to August and pollination is by bumblebees, although Jacob's Ladder is also self fertile. The seed ripens from August onwards but it is only released in autumn.

Find out more about Jacob's Ladder by downloading our Species Action Plan: Jacob's Ladder (27kb).