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Arisaema triphyllum - Jack-in-the-Pulpit
Arisaema triphyllum - Jack-in-the-Pulpit
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Sizes available: 3" pot, small, but sturdy, limited availability
Basics: zones 3-9, 2' (in Maine) x 1', dappled sun to part shade to full shade, unusual green and maroon striped urn-shaped bract with a pointed hood that conceals a spadix, the mid to late spring bloom leads to bright red berries. Likes moist, rich woodland soils, does well under spring inundation and consistently wet edges. However, in the most shade it is adaptable to somewhat drier conditions.
Common names: Jack-in-the-Pulpit
Family: Araceae
Origin/Distribution: Native to Maine
Habitat: moist deciduous woods, marsh or swamp edge
More: The root has been used medicinally. All parts of the fresh plant contain calcium oxalate which can be very irritating. Proceed with caution. According to the Wikipedia entry the corm is edible, cooked and can be dried and ground into flour. More information coming soon!
Source: currently available in 3" pots from Green Mountain Natives. Later in 2026 will be available from seed sown at Honey Petal Plants with seed provided by Prairie Moon Nursery
Image credits: All images from Wikimedia Commons including the botanical illustration by Mrs. Ellis Rowan from A Guide to the Wildflowers by Alice Lounsberry
