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Beginner
skill rating |
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0.7m
max. spread |
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0.1m
max. height |
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2-5 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
per year |
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This plant
is toxic! |
Botanical name: Arisaema elephas
Other names: Jack-in-the-pulpit
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Genus: Arisaema
Species: A. elephas - A. elephas is a tuberous perennial. It has large leaves held atop tall upright stems and in summer, also on tall stems, bears pin-striped, hooded spathes that curl up rather like an elephant's trunk. Fleshy red fruits follow in autumn.
Arisaema elephas is: Deciduous
Flower: Brown, Green in Summer
Foliage: Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
Fruit: Red in Autumn
Habit: Erect, Upright
Toxicity: All parts of the plant are poisonous if ingested. The sap may irritate skin and eyes.
Arisaema elephas (Jack-in-the-pulpit) will reach a height of 0.1m and a spread of 0.7m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, Bog garden, City, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Low Maintenance, Underplanting, Woodland
Cultivation: Grow in moist, well-drained soil in a cool, partially shaded site. Mulch in winter when the foliage dies down and protect from late frosts in spring.
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Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |
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| Soil drainage: |
Moist but well-drained |
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| Soil pH: |
Acid, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
North, South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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