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Jack-in-the-Pulpit | Plant Profile

Jack-in-the-Pulpit (Arisaema triphyllum) are small to medium sized woodland wildflowers. The columnar, tube-like single flower gives a tropical appearance to the plant. Three leaves curl over the flower tube to act as sun protection. The roots are poisonous when consumed and may not be pet friendly.

Jack-in-the-Pulpit prefers fertile, medium to wet soil in part shade to full shade. The soil should never be allowed to dry out. A layer of mulch can help to maintain a consistent soil moisture. If grown from seed, expect to wait up to 5 years for a flower to be produced.

Jack-in-the-Pulpit are best left to naturalize in woodland areas or wild flower gardens. Heavy or sun dappled shade is appreciated.

Description

Jack-in-the-Pulpit Characteristics

Jack-in-the-Pulpit are elegant and unique perennials. The tubular flower holds many smaller purple flowers. The outside of the tube is green with stripes of purple. Young plants die back by summer. More mature plants produce a cluster of red berries that persist beyond the life of the flower tube.

There are rarely serious disease or insect issues that plague this species.

USDA Climate Zone
Zones 4 - 9
Height
1.00 - 2.00'
Spread
1.00 - 1.50'
Bloom Time
April - May
Water
Medium - Wet
Sun
Part Shade - Full Shade
Maintenance
Medium
Deer Resistant?
No