Arisaema triphyllum

Jack-in-the-pulpit

After a dramatic two week spring emergence as a pointed spike in May, the arrow shaped leaves unfurl to reveal “Jack” in his pulpit. In summer, brilliant red fruit remain. Ephemeral

  • Height: 12" – 18"
  • Width: 12" – 18"
  • Soil Conditions: Moist/Well Drained
  • Flower Color: Green
  • Bloom Time: April, May
  • Hardiness Zone: 4 To 9
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  • Plant Characteristics

  • Attributes

    • Fall Color
    • Spring Ephemerals
    • Ornamental Fruit
  • Attracts Wildlife

    • Attracts Wildlife
  • Plant Habit

    • Upright
  • Light Conditions

    • Shade to Part Sun
  • Native Plant Community

    • Woodland
    • Wet Woodland
  • Flower Color

    • Green
  • Flower Hue

    • Medium
  • Flower Type

    • Solitary
  • Flower Height

    • 12" to 18"
  • Foliage Color

    • Green
  • Leaf Texture

    • Coarse
  • Flower Form

    • Single
  • Flower Size

    • 3" to 6"
  • Soil Moisture

    • Moist/Well Drained
  • Growth Rate

    • Slow
  • Origin

    • 90 Miles From Mg