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Jack-In-The-Pulpit

Arisaema Triphyllum

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Overview

Arisaema triphyllum, known as Jack-in-the-pulpit, is a captivating woodland perennial, thriving in moist, rich soil with partial to full shade. It features a hooded spathe up to 5 inches tall, concealing a spadix. This plant, native to eastern North America, grows 1-2 feet high and spreads 1 foot. Notable for its striking spring bloom and bright red berries in autumn, it provides intriguing vertical accents in shaded gardens.

Sun Deep Shade, ShadeWater HighZones 4–9Type PerennialClimate Temperate

Jack-In-The-Pulpit (Arisaema Triphyllum) — while the spadix within is said to be the "Jack."<br><br>For cultivation

Jack-In-The-Pulpit (Arisaema Triphyllum) — Jack-in-the-pulpit requires moist; scientifically named Arisaema triphyllum, image 80

Jack-In-The-Pulpit (Arisaema Triphyllum) — gold and multi-colored and purple flowers in the garden; notable for its striking spring bloom and bright red

Jack-In-The-Pulpit (Arisaema Triphyllum) — perennial for deep shade or shade; with minimal care and its tolerance for low light and moist conditions, image 88

Jack-In-The-Pulpit (Arisaema Triphyllum) — perennial for deep shade or shade; with minimal care and its tolerance for low light and moist conditions, image 110

Jack-In-The-Pulpit (Arisaema Triphyllum) — it provides intriguing vertical accents in shaded gardens; this plant forms colonies through its corm-like tubers

Jack-In-The-Pulpit (Arisaema Triphyllum) — This plant, native to eastern North America, grows 1-2 feet high and spreads 1 foot; it features a hooded spathe up

Culture

Sun: Deep Shade, Shade
Water: High
USDA zones: 4–9

Shape & size

Mature height: 1–2 Ft.
Mature width: 1–2 Ft.

Classification

Type: Perennial
Family: Araceae
Climate: Temperate

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Jack-In-The-Pulpit (Arisaema Triphyllum) — while the spadix within is said to be the "Jack."<br><br>For cultivation

Jack-In-The-Pulpit (Arisaema Triphyllum) — Jack-in-the-pulpit requires moist; scientifically named Arisaema triphyllum, image 80

Jack-In-The-Pulpit (Arisaema Triphyllum) — gold and multi-colored and purple flowers in the garden; notable for its striking spring bloom and bright red

Jack-In-The-Pulpit (Arisaema Triphyllum) — perennial for deep shade or shade; with minimal care and its tolerance for low light and moist conditions, image 88

Jack-In-The-Pulpit (Arisaema Triphyllum) — perennial for deep shade or shade; with minimal care and its tolerance for low light and moist conditions, image 110

Jack-In-The-Pulpit (Arisaema Triphyllum) — it provides intriguing vertical accents in shaded gardens; this plant forms colonies through its corm-like tubers

Jack-In-The-Pulpit (Arisaema Triphyllum) — This plant, native to eastern North America, grows 1-2 feet high and spreads 1 foot; it features a hooded spathe up

Jack-In-The-Pulpit (Arisaema Triphyllum) — It features a hooded spathe up to 5 inches tall, concealing a spadix; it bears clusters of brilliant red, image 47

Jack-In-The-Pulpit (Arisaema Triphyllum) — well-drained soil rich in organic matter; jack-in-the-pulpit requires moist, image 103

Jack-In-The-Pulpit (Arisaema Triphyllum) — this plant forms colonies through its corm-like tubers; it provides intriguing vertical accents in, image 105

Jack-In-The-Pulpit (Arisaema Triphyllum) — is an enchanting perennial woodland inhabitant valued for its unique flowering structure and its bold; a, image 52

Jack-In-The-Pulpit (Arisaema Triphyllum) — Notable for its striking spring bloom and bright red berries in autumn; which encases a central spadix, image 49

Jack-In-The-Pulpit (Arisaema Triphyllum) — It features a hooded spathe up to 5 inches tall, concealing a spadix; it bears clusters of brilliant red berries

Jack-In-The-Pulpit (Arisaema Triphyllum) — is a captivating woodland perennial; this plant, native to eastern North America, grows 1-2 feet high, image 111

Jack-In-The-Pulpit (Arisaema Triphyllum) — it bears clusters of brilliant red berries that provide a visual interest as well as food for local, image 62

Jack-In-The-Pulpit (Arisaema Triphyllum) — this plant forms colonies through its corm-like tubers; it provides intriguing vertical accents in shaded gardens

Jack-In-The-Pulpit (Arisaema Triphyllum) — rich soil with partial to full shade

Jack-In-The-Pulpit (Arisaema Triphyllum) — This plant, native to eastern North America, grows 1-2 feet high and spreads 1 foot; it features a, image 70

Jack-In-The-Pulpit (Arisaema Triphyllum) — gold and multi-colored and purple flowers in the garden; notable for its striking spring bloom and, image 108

Jack-In-The-Pulpit (Arisaema Triphyllum) — Jack-in-the-pulpit requires moist; scientifically named Arisaema triphyllum, image 58

Jack-In-The-Pulpit (Arisaema Triphyllum) — it bears clusters of brilliant red berries that provide a visual interest as well as food for local, image 106

Jack-In-The-Pulpit (Arisaema Triphyllum) — it provides intriguing vertical accents in shaded gardens; this plant forms colonies through its, image 116

Jack-In-The-Pulpit (Arisaema Triphyllum) — it provides intriguing vertical accents in shaded gardens

Jack-In-The-Pulpit (Arisaema Triphyllum) — it provides intriguing vertical accents in shaded gardens; this plant forms colonies through its, image 50

Photographs by 15 contributors

Robert Curtis, Summit Metro Parks Curator, CC BY 4.0 · source
Jay Sturner from USA, CC BY 2.0 · source
Charles de Mille-Isles from Mille-Isles, CC BY 2.0 · source
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Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
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