Indian-turnip
Arisaema triphyllum
Jack-in-the-pulpit is a captivating native woodland wildflower that thrives in moist, humus-rich shade gardens, replicating the dappled light of its forest floor habitat. Plant the corm in deep, organically enriched soil and keep it evenly moist through spring and early summer before it goes dormant; the bright red berries that follow in late summer are a striking bonus. Note that all parts of this plant contain calcium oxalate crystals and are toxic if ingested raw — handle with care and keep a
Toxicity Warning
Known to be toxic to dogs, cats, horses.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water To Keep Soil Consistently Moist But Not Waterlogged; Mulch Heavily To Retain Moisture During Summer Dormancy
Soil pH
4.8 – 7
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Root Depth
Deep
Foliage
Coarse
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, aspca
Image: trefle.io — Taken May 6, 2022 by Theresa Rosado (cc-by-sa)
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