Arisaema ringens (Jack-in-the-Pulpit) Hardy Orchids Height: 45'-100'

Height: 45'-100'

Family:  Helwingiaceae

Notes:  Originally came from Hilliers Gardens

I particularly like how the flower buds sparkle like stars on graceful stems

but shade them from the hottest part of the day

Arisaema ringens (Jack-in-the-Pulpit) Hardy Orchids Height: 45'-100'Family: Araceae Zone: 5 9 Natural Range: Japan; Honshu, Shikoku Soil: Moist, humus rich, well drained Light: Part shade, shade Height: 24" tall Pest Resistance: Deer, Rabbit Bloom Time: March to May Attributes: Deciduous. Blooms spring, but lasts most of the season. Two trifoliate dark green, glossy leaves. The spathe is purple and curves almost all the way over on itself, except for the sides and front where light shines through revealing the purple