Jack-In-The-Pulpit

Arisaema Triphyllum

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 4–9Climate Temperate

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

Culture

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

Shape & size

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

Classification

Family: Araceae
Climate: Temperate

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Jack-In-The-Pulpit (Arisaema Triphyllum) — is an enchanting perennial woodland inhabitant valued for its unique flowering structure and its bold; a, image 74

Jack-In-The-Pulpit (Arisaema Triphyllum) — scientifically named Arisaema triphyllum; rich soil with partial to full shade, image 73

Jack-In-The-Pulpit (Arisaema Triphyllum) — it provides intriguing vertical accents in shaded gardens; this plant forms colonies through its, image 72

Jack-In-The-Pulpit (Arisaema Triphyllum) — Notable for its striking spring bloom and bright red berries in autumn; which encases a central spadix, image 71

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) — 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) — It can adapt to various soil types but thrives best in a slightly acidic to neutral pH range; perennial, image 82

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

Jack-In-The-Pulpit (Arisaema Triphyllum) — this plant forms colonies through its corm-like tubers; it provides intriguing vertical accents in, image 83

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 84

Jack-In-The-Pulpit (Arisaema Triphyllum) — well-drained soil rich in organic matter; jack-in-the-pulpit requires moist, image 81

$Jack-In-The-Pulpit (Arisaema Triphyllum) — The spathe\'s curious shape resembles a pulpit; well-drained soil rich in organic matter, image 78$

Jack-In-The-Pulpit (Arisaema Triphyllum) — With minimal care and its tolerance for low light and moist conditions; gold and multi-colored and, image 85

Jack-In-The-Pulpit (Arisaema Triphyllum) — gold and multi-colored and purple flowers in the garden; notable for its striking spring bloom and, image 86

$Jack-In-The-Pulpit (Arisaema Triphyllum) — perennial with gold and multi-colored and purple blooms; the spathe\'s curious shape resembles a pulpit, image 87$