Arisaema triphyllum Black Jack Aucuba 'Great Expectations' grows too slowly

'Great Expectations' grows too slowly

Since Polystichum acrostichoides holds onto its leaves for several years

Sarracenia leucophylla 'Hurricane Creek White' is a seed strain of white-topped pitcher plants introduced by plantsman John Hummer from plants from the now-destroyed site in Hurricane Creek

we have had very good luck growing it in raised sandy berms with regular watering

SC genetics

Arisaema triphyllum Black Jack Aucuba 'Great Expectations' grows too slowlyI fell to my knees when I first saw Arisaema 'Black Jack' at Woodlanders Nursery in South Carolina and visitors to our garden have continued this tradition. Discovered by native plant guru Bob McCartney on one of his many jaunts through Florida, this selection of our native Jack in the pulpit has shiny black foliage with a few green veins. For us, Arisaema 'Black Jack' emerges slightly later (mid May) than most Arisaema triphyllum. The 1' tall clumps