Arisaema griffithii (Jack-in-the-Pulpit)

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Arisaema griffithii   (Jack-in-the-Pulpit)

Zone: 6 - 9
Natural Range: Bhutan. China; Xizang. NE India; Sikkim, NW Bengal. Nepal
Soil:  Moist, humus rich, Well drained
Light:  Part shade, Sun

Attributes:  Deciduous, 1'-2' tall. Spathe is dark brown - carmine and purple, with white - greenish yellow, striping, resembling snake skin. Long brown whip like spadex.  Bloom time is around April - May. Large, glossy trifoliate leaves with thick veining.  These go dormant quickly after blooming.

Notes:  Arisaema griffithii is an unusual species growing in Rhododendron forests, and alpine meadows at about 9,000 ft elevation.

Companion plants:  Cypripedium, Lilium, Erythronium, Trillium, Epimedium, Podophyllum

Arisaema griffithii (Jack-in-the-Pulpit)

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Arisaema griffithii (Jack-in-the-Pulpit)