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Polemonium viscosum
An alpine jewel of Alberta's Rocky Mountain ridges — dense clusters of deep blue-violet funnel-shaped flowers with bright orange anthers above sticky ferny leaves. Strong musky skunk-like scent when crushed (from glandular hairs). Grows only in the highest alpine zones.
Quick Facts
Distribution
Alpine Rocky Mountains, Zone 1
Light
Full sun
Bloom Time
July–Aug
Soil
Sharply drained gritty alpine scree
Water
Low; snowmelt moisture
Pet Safe— Generally considered safe around pets.
Growing & Cultivation
Propagation
Seed after 60–90 days cold stratification. Slow to establish — needs alpine growing conditions to thrive.
