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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

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) — It features a hooded spathe up to 5 inches tall, concealing a spadix

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 114

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

Jack-In-The-Pulpit (Arisaema Triphyllum) — rich soil with partial to full shade; this intriguing bloom, which can reach a height of 1 to 2 feet, image 112

Jack-In-The-Pulpit (Arisaema Triphyllum) — This intriguing bloom, which can reach a height of 1 to 2 feet, appears from late spring to early summer

Jack-In-The-Pulpit (Arisaema Triphyllum) — This intriguing bloom, which can reach a height of 1 to 2 feet, appears from late spring to early, image 99

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 66

Jack-In-The-Pulpit (Arisaema Triphyllum) — With minimal care and its tolerance for low light and moist conditions; gold and multi-colored and, image 63

Jack-In-The-Pulpit (Arisaema Triphyllum) — while the spadix within is said to be the "Jack."<br><br>For cultivation; perennial for deep shade or, image 79

Jack-In-The-Pulpit (Arisaema Triphyllum) — this plant forms colonies through its corm-like tubers

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

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

Jack-In-The-Pulpit (Arisaema Triphyllum) — well-drained soil rich in organic matter

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 48

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

Jack-In-The-Pulpit (Arisaema Triphyllum) — it provides intriguing vertical accents in shaded gardens; this plant forms colonies through its, image 94

Jack-In-The-Pulpit (Arisaema Triphyllum) — which encases a central spadix

Jack-In-The-Pulpit (Arisaema Triphyllum) — which encases a central spadix; is a captivating woodland perennial, image 98

Jack-In-The-Pulpit (Arisaema Triphyllum) — is a captivating woodland perennial

Jack-In-The-Pulpit (Arisaema Triphyllum) — scientifically named Arisaema triphyllum; rich soil with partial to full shade, image 51

Jack-In-The-Pulpit (Arisaema Triphyllum) — This intriguing bloom, which can reach a height of 1 to 2 feet, appears from late spring to early, image 77

Jack-In-The-Pulpit (Arisaema Triphyllum) — rich soil with partial to full shade; this intriguing bloom, which can reach a height of 1 to 2 feet, image 46

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

$Jack-In-The-Pulpit (Arisaema Triphyllum) — perennial with gold and multi-colored and purple blooms; the spathe\'s curious shape resembles a pulpit$

Photographs by 11 contributors

Ayotte, Gilles, 1948-, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Daniel Schwen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Doug McGrady from Warwick, RI, USA, CC BY 2.0 · source
Will Brown, CC BY 2.0 · source
Meneerke bloem, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
R. A. Nonenmacher, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Katja Schulz from Washington, D. C.,…, CC BY 2.0 · source
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Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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