Arisaema triphyllum
Jack-in-the-Pulpit
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Jack-in-the-Pulpit (Arisaema triphyllum)
Arum Family
A fascinating plant to stop and sit with for a time. The “Jack”, or spadix, is hooded by the green & purple striped spathe (pulpit)–it can have male, female, or rarely both flower structures. It can switch genders annually based on how much energy is stored in its corm (root structure) the previous year–a good year will produce a female plant with fruit set. Fruit emerges as bright red berries clustered like grapes on a stalk that will persist into the winter if the birds don’t eat them all.
Blooms: 4-6 weeks March-May
Leaves: 1-2, large, green leaves divided into three leaflets
Height: 1-3’
Space: 1-2’
Soil: Moist-Average, Rich
Exposure: Shade-morning sun
Fauna: Fly pollinated, fruit for birds
Deer Resistance: High
Zone: 3-9
Seeds: Bright red berries clustered on a tall stalk
Native Status: NC native, common across the state
Provenance: North Carolina Ecotype, seed grown