Jack-in-the-Pulpit

Arisaema triphyllum

This was one of the first plants transplanted from Avon when we moved here in 2005. It was a rough transplant and barely came back in 2006. 2007 was much better, but the flower still didn't last very long. This year the plant began flowering not long before this was taken on 5/18 and it's still going strong. It's in a nice shady spot up front, but also a spot that gets little rain. I'm sure it would like a bit more to drink, but it's nice to see it doing well. I find this purple-striped flower both fascinating and haunting.