Quick answer: Jack-in-the-pulpit (Arisaema triphyllum) is native to 35 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically bulb, verified 15 Sep 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun, Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | High water, Moist-Wet |
| Soil | Humus-rich, moist soils |
| Bloom | Bloom Mar-Jun |
| Height | Up to 2 ft tall |
| Wildlife value | Birds and mammals eat berries |
Berries, foliage, roots contain calcium oxalate crystals and acrid substances causing painful irritation of mouth/throat if ingested; roots can cause skin blisters if touched
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Bulb via Amazon · listing verified 15 Sep 2026
See where to buy →Quick answers about Jack-in-the-pulpit
Where is Jack-in-the-pulpit native?
Jack-in-the-pulpit (Arisaema triphyllum) is native to 35 states across the Northeast, Midwest and South. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Jack-in-the-pulpit bloom?
Jack-in-the-pulpit blooms Mar-Jun. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Jack-in-the-pulpit need?
Light: Sun, Shade. Water: High water, Moist-Wet. Soil: Humus-rich, moist soils. Mature height: Up to 2 ft tall.
Is Jack-in-the-pulpit good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Birds and mammals eat berries.
Is Jack-in-the-pulpit deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Jack-in-the-pulpit is deer-resistant, tolerates shade and handles wet soil.
Is Jack-in-the-pulpit toxic?
Berries, foliage, roots contain calcium oxalate crystals and acrid substances causing painful irritation of mouth/throat if ingested; roots can cause skin blisters if touched.
Where can I buy real Jack-in-the-pulpit seed or plants?
We found a listing sold as bulb that names the true species, last checked 15 Sep 2026. Look for the scientific name Arisaema triphyllum on any listing.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Jack-in-the-pulpit.
- Great blue lobelia Lobelia siphilitica
- Cinnamon fern Osmunda cinnamomea
- Cardinal flower Lobelia cardinalis
- Sensitive fern Onoclea sensibilis
- Bloodroot Sanguinaria canadensis
- Blue vervain Verbena hastata
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