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Arisaema triphyllum

Jack in the Pulpit

Tiny, on a clublike spadix. Preacher Jack in his "pulpit" is enveloped by the canopylike spathe, which is either green or many hues of brown. Individual plants have male and female flowers, the male above the female, or may have only male or only female flowers. Leaves are 3-lobed, which are of a dull green.

Growing & Maintenance Tips
Needs a constantly moist to wet site in partial shade. Heavy clay soils should be amended with compost. This species will perform poorly in soils that are not moist. This species belongs in the woodland garden, especially in the low, wet areas where other plants may not perform well. The red berries are eaten.

Interesting Information
Arisaema, Greek aris-and-haema, "arum-blood", related to the arum clan; triphyllum, Greek "three-leaved". Native Americans ate the roots; they are poisonous unless fully dried. In the fall the clustered berries turn from shiny green to brilliant scarlet. The root is a starchy corm.

Plant Type Woodland		Bloom Color Mixed		Foliage Color Matte Green
Height 24-28 Inches		Spread 12-16 Inches
USDA Hardiness Zone 4-9		Patented No

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Characteristics & Attributes