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Arisaema triphyllum

Arisaema triphyllum

jack in the pulpit

Common name jack in the pulpit

Family araceae

Life cycle perennial (Z4-9)

Flowers purple/green (late spring)

Size 2'

Light part-full shade

Cultural notes moist soil

Seed ripens early October

I've tried several jacks from seed over the years, but this common jack-in-the-pulpit is the only one to thrive so far. This year is its best yet, with good healthy foliage and a strong flower. Fighting for room in the crowded space that is our shade garden, it seems to be holding its own just fine. The leaves unfurl from alienesque burgundy-patterned spear-shaped sheaths. Odd is good.

In our garden, this plant grows in the following areas: shade garden, orchard nursery area

Seed for this plant is included on my seed trade list

One or more images of this plant are included in my stock photo catalog

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Seed-starting details for this plant

Seed from '07 garden. Removed seeds from dried berries, baggy 70F (80%G, 15-25d)

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