Common Name
Common jack-in-the-pulpit
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
2.0
Width (ft)
1.0 -
2.0
Growth Rate
Medium
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8,
9
Habitat
Mesic upland forests, floodplain forests, and swamp hummocks. Common throughout Virginia
Wildlife value
The fruits are eaten by songbirds and eastern box turtles. Pollinated by flies and gnats
High Value Generalist
Earth Sangha lists this plant as a "High Value Generalist" because it is easy to grow, occurs across a wide range of habitats and is known to be of high value to wildlife
Poisonous to Humans:
Poison Severity:
Low
Poison Symptoms:
CAUSES SEVERE PAIN IN THE MOUTH IF EATEN! Poisonous through ingestion
Causes Contact Dermatitis:
No
Poison Part:
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Roots, Seeds, Stems
Flower Color
Brown/Copper
Cream/White
Green
Purple/lavender
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Spring
Bloom Month
March
April
Light Requirements
Partial sun
Shade
Moisture Requirements
Wet
Moist
Average
Dry
Soil Texture
High organic matter
Low Maintenance
Yes
Deer Resitant
Yes
Seed or Fruit eaten by wildlife?
Yes
Commercially available
Yes
Nurseries that may carry live plant
Carries Seeds (may not be available)
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