Jack in the Pulpit
Genus Arisaema
Species triphyllum
Common name Jack in the Pulpit
Blooms April to May
Date photo taken Sep 5
Comments To grow Jacks from seed, collect the seed in the fall, soak them in water to soften the pulp. Remove it and plant the seeds an inch deep. When Jacks are happy, they readily self-sow.
Submitted by Joyce
Date submitted September 7, 2009