Japanese Jack-in-the-pulpit
Arisaema sikokianum
Overview
Japanese Jack-in-the-pulpit (Arisaema sikokianum), is a unique and eye-catching perennial plant native to the woodlands of Japan. It features an exotic flower spadix that rises above a large, striped, hood-like spathe. This evergreen perennial grows to 2ft in height and likes humus-rich soil in semi-shaded areas. During springtime, a large stem emerges with the spadix having either creamy white or burgundy colors which open up to form a tube-shaped flower. Japanese Jack-in-the-pulpit is easy to care for and provides interest to any garden.
Care Guide
Watering
Average
Light
deep shade, filtered shade, part sun/part shade.
Soil
Humus rich, Well-drained
Temperature
Hardiness zone 5-5.
Pruning
Best pruned in March, April, May.
Propagation
Seed Propagation
Diseases & Pests
Common pests: Slugs, snails, Disease resistant, Deer resistant .
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