
Jack-in-the-Pulpit
Arisaema triphyllum
A woodland wildflower with distinctive striped spathes enclosing a dark spadix that resembles a preacher in a pulpit. The plant produces attractive red berries in fall and is valued for its unique spring flowers and ornamental foliage.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, Florida
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation