Jack-in-the-Pulpit
Arisaema triphyllum
Also listed as Arisaema atrorubens, Arum triphyllum
Also known as Indian-turnip, Indian Jack-in-the-pulpit
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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.
Why grow it
Jack-in-the-Pulpit offers a distinctive architectural presence in shaded woodland gardens where many spring ephemerals blur together visually. Unlike related arums, its bold striped spathe and contrasting dark spadix provide clear ornamental interest in early spring, while the later berry display extends seasonal appeal into fall. It naturalizes reliably in moist, humus-rich soil under deciduous trees, making it a low-maintenance choice for native plant landscapes in eastern North America.
Watch out for
The plant's corm can take several years to reach flowering size from seed, so gardeners seeking immediate spring color should source larger nursery plants. Foliage emerges early and may be damaged by late frosts in marginal hardiness zones, though the plant typically recovers. Dormancy is complete by mid-summer, so companion plantings should account for this gap in ground coverage.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Araceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
Deer Resistance
Inferred from USDA browse palatability
pH Range
Soil Texture
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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.
Climate Match for your location
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Why grow it
Jack-in-the-Pulpit offers a distinctive architectural presence in shaded woodland gardens where many spring ephemerals blur together visually. Unlike related arums, its bold striped spathe and contrasting dark spadix provide clear ornamental interest in early spring, while the later berry display extends seasonal appeal into fall. It naturalizes reliably in moist, humus-rich soil under deciduous trees, making it a low-maintenance choice for native plant landscapes in eastern North America.
Watch out for
The plant's corm can take several years to reach flowering size from seed, so gardeners seeking immediate spring color should source larger nursery plants. Foliage emerges early and may be damaged by late frosts in marginal hardiness zones, though the plant typically recovers. Dormancy is complete by mid-summer, so companion plantings should account for this gap in ground coverage.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Araceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
Deer Resistance
Inferred from USDA browse palatability
pH Range
Soil Texture
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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