Jack-in-the-pulpit

Plant Type

Herbaceous Wildflower

Life Cycle

Perennial

Typical Size

1-2.5 ft. tall
1-2 ft. wide

Tolerant of

Occasional Flooding

Inolerant of

Dry Soil, Poorly Drained Soil, Direct Afternoon Sun

Propagation

By seed, By division

Plant Propagation Notes

Seed requires cold moist stratification for at least 60 days. Slow to germinate Separate cormlets from main corm.

Plants/Diseases

No significant pest or disease issues.

Wildlife Benefits

Nectar/pollen source for pollinating insects

Leaves

Leaves arise from the base of the plant. Palmately compound with three leaflets.

Flowers

Spadix made up of tiny green to purple flowers.

Fruit

Showy red berries.

Toxicity

All parts of the plant are mildly toxic and should not be consumed by humans.

USDA Hardiness Zones

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Light Exposure

Part Sun/Shade, Full Shade

Soil Moisture

Moist

Soil Drainage

Well-drained

Soil pH

Acidic (less than 6.0), Neutral (6.0-8.0), Basic (greater than 8.0)

Native in South Carolina?

Yes

Plant Native Habitat

Mesic, bottom land forests.

Global Conservation Status (NatureServe)

Secure (G5)

Federal Conservation Status (USFWS)

Not Listed

Distribution Notes

Common throughout South Carolina.