Photo of Pinellia tripartita 'Atropurpurea' flower by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

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Pinellia tripartita 'Atropurpurea'

Also Known As

  • Pinellia atropurpureum

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 12"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Pinellia tripartita 'Atropurpurea' plant details

Pinellia tripartita 'Atropurpurea' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer burgundy and green flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinellia tripartita 'Atropurpurea'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: araceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 0 - 12 IN - wide, 0 - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: burgundy and green blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: long-blooming, unique, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinellia tripartita 'Atropurpurea'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Jack-in-the-pulpit a bit different; out of a narrow spathe with dark red interior protrudes a 10"(!) long yellow-green spadix (tongue). Doesn't go summer dormant but blooms until frost! Compared to the green plain form, this selection doesn't seed around and the opening of the "pulpit" is broader, showing off the red interior even more. Needs well drained soil.
A smaller version of tripartita with the "pulpit" deep purple inside. Cute.

By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

Gardening facts about Pinellia tripartita 'Atropurpurea' plant

How to Grow Pinellia tripartita 'Atropurpurea'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • green
    • burgundy
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glossy

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 12"-18"

Width: 12"-18"

  • bright shade - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

Perennial, Aroid

Zones

6a-10b

Size

Height: 4"-6"

Width: 4"-6"

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  • even moisture
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Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 12"-18"

Width: 3"-6"

  • bright shade - shade
  • regular - occasional
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Zones

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Size

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  • mostly sun - shade
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