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Arisaema triphyllum 'Black Jack'

Also Known As

Black Jack-in-the-Pulpit

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, aroid

size

H: 8"-12"
W: 10"-24"

planting zones

6a-9b

Arisaema triphyllum 'Black Jack' plant details

Arisaema triphyllum 'Black Jack' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber with black foliage. In spring and summer black and burgundy flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Arisaema triphyllum 'Black Jack'

Plant type: perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: araceae
Foliage: deciduous black
Mature size: 10 IN - 24 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: black and burgundy blooms in spring and summer
Uses: clumping, distinctive veining, unique, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arisaema triphyllum 'Black Jack'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Who wouldn't love a black Jack-in-the-pulpit? Handsome leaves are green on the undersides and dark, dark, dark on top with striking green veins and stems -- attractive when backlit. Leaves emerge in spring in clumps to 1 ft tall, quickly presenting a "pulpit” flower with dark maroon stripes on the inner surface. Very nice! Prefers light shade and abundant summer water. Frost hardy in USDA zone 5.

By: Cistus Nursery

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How to Grow Arisaema triphyllum 'Black Jack'

Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant