Jack in the Pulpit (Arisaema triphyllum). Hardy, herbaceous, spring-flowering North American perennial Description: Irregular shaped flower consists of a showy spathe (?"pulpit?"), which is green with deep purple or brownish stripes; and a club-like spadix (?"jack?") covered with tiny male and female flowers followed by showy clusters of red berries; arrow shaped leaves Habit: Grows 12 to 24 inches high Culture: Thrives in moist, humus-rich, neutral soil; partial shade to full shade Hardiness: Cold hardy to... - Jack in the Pulpit (Arisaema triphyllum). |