Common Name
Common jack-in-the-pulpit
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
2.0
Growth Rate
Medium
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8,
9
Additional Info
Mesic upland forests, floodplain forests, and swamp hummocks. Common throughout.
Wildlife Value: The fruits are eaten by songbirds and eastern box turtles.
Warning: Poisonous to Humans
Poison Severity: High
Poison Symptoms: CAUSES SEVERE PAIN IN THE MOUTH IF EATEN! Poisonous through ingestion. (Poisonous parts: all parts).
Flower Color
Brown
Cream/White
Green
Purple/lavender
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Spring
Bloom Month
March
April
Light Requirements
Partial sun
Shade
Moisture Requirements
Wet
Moist
Dry
Soil Texture
High organic matter
Low Maintenance
Yes
Deer Resitant
Yes
Seed or Fruit eaten by wildlife?
Yes
Recommended for
Tolerates
Nurseries that may carry live plant