Arisaema triphyllum
Jack-in-the Pulpit
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Description:
Jack-in-the-Pulpit is one of New Jersey’s most uniquely structured plants and deserves a closer look! “Jack” is a spadix, or erect spike, hidden inside a “pulpit”, a sheath-like spathe that folds overtop the spadix. The flower structure exists in various combinations of green, purple and white stripes. The plant is hermaphroditic, producing only male flowers when young and forming both male and female flowers as they age. The flowers bloom in April and May, and mature female flowers will produce a conspicuous cluster of bright red berries by late-summer. Two large leaves divided into 3 leaflets tower above the flower. This shade-loving woodland plant requires moist, organically rich, loamy soil. This plant is relatively easy to grow in the right conditions and makes an attractive addition to shady native woodland gardens.
Wildlife Benefits: The flower is pollinated by small flies and the berries offer food for birds.
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Flower, Perennial
New Jersey Native: Yes
Bloom Times: Late Summer to Fall
Bloom Colors: Green, Purple, White
Deer Resistance: High
Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: Bees and Other Pollinators, Birds
Salt Tolerance: Unknown
Hardiness Zone: 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
Physiographic Region: All Regions in NJ
Soil Characteristics
Soil Type: Loam, Organic
Soil Moisture: Moist, Wet
Soil pH: Slightly Acidic, Neutral
Light Needs of Plant
Optimal Light: Shade
Light Range: Partial Shade, Shade
Water Needs of Plant
Soil Moisture: Moist, Wet
Drought Tolerance: Low
Size and Growth Rate
Height: 1 - 2 ft
Spread: 1 - 1.5 ft
Growth Rate: Slow