Type
Native
Sunlight Type
Full Shade, Part Sun / Shade
Soil Type
Rich & Moist, Adaptable
Attracts
Benefits
Showy Foliage, Hardy, Deer Resistant
Jack-in-the-Pulpit
A Woodland Mystery
Jack-in-the-Pulpit (Arisaema triphyllum) is one of our most unique native wildflowers. The "flower" is actually a striped hood (the pulpit) wrapping around a central spadix (Jack). It looks almost exotic or orchid-like. In late summer, the flower is replaced by a cluster of bright red berries that light up the shade.
Why You Need It:
Conversation Piece: A fascinating plant that always draws attention.
Native Heritage: A classic sign of a healthy woodland ecosystem.
Deer Resistant: Contains calcium oxalate crystals that deter deer from eating it.
Planting Tips:
Requires Full Shade to Part Shade and rich, leafy soil. It disappears into dormancy by late summer, so mark where you planted it!