Felder Rushing
Family
Araceae
Botanical Name
Arisaema triphyllum
Plant Common Name
Jack-in-the-pulpit
General Description
A familiar wildflower within its native range, Jack-in-the-pulpit is a tuberous herbaceous perennial found throughout eastern North America. In spring, it bears a pale green, white- or purple-striped spathe, over-arched by two large, glossy, three-lobed leaves. The spathe encloses a pale green or purple spadix, which in late summer produces bright orange-red berries.
This plant prefers a shady area with moist, humus-rich, well drained soil. It makes an ideal candidate for the woodland garden.
Characteristics
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AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
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USDA Hardiness Zone
4 - 9
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Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
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Plant Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
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Sun Exposure
Partial Shade, Full Shade
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Height
1'-3' / 0.3m - 0.9m
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Width
1'-2' / 0.3m - 0.6m
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Bloom Time
Spring
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Native To
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Growing Conditions
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Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Drainage
Average
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Soil type
Loam
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Tolerances
Wet Site
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Growth Rate
Medium
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Water Requirements
Average Water
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Habit
Upright/Erect
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Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Ornamental Features
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Flower Interest
Insignificant
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Flower Color
White, Green, Purple
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Flower Color Modifier
Striped
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Fruit Color
Red, Green
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Foliage Color (Spring)
Green
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Foliage Color (Summer)
Green
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Fragrant Flowers
No
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Fragrant Fruit
No
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Fragrant Foliage
No
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Bark or Stem Fragrant
No
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Flower Petal Number
Single
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Repeat Bloomer
No
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Showy Fruit
Yes
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Edible Fruit
No
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Showy Foliage
No
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Foliage Texture
Bold
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Foliage Sheen
Glossy
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Evergreen
No
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Showy Bark
No
