Description
Ariseama triphyllum is a Jack-in-the-pulpit with green and maroon striped hooded spathes that blooms beneath large, glossy, tripartite leaves in spring. A cluster of bright red berries appears in late summer. This is one of two native North American species. The rest of the genus is from Asia and offers many more marvelous plants for the woodland garden. Arisaema grow from a bulb and thus take up little space in the garden. Plant them between existing shade perennials to layer in extra botanical interest. Arisaema are known as cobra lilies or jack-in-the-pulpits. There are only two North American species but many in Asia. They grow in moist, shaded, forested habitats and are great for adding cool foliage and floral intrigue in the shade or woodland garden where they can rise up and through other shade plants. In colder climates they can be grown in pots and protected in winter. Keep just above freezing. In pots, plant in a moist but free-draining mix of coarse bark and pumice or perlite. Pull back on watering when dormant.
