This woodland perennial looks similar to its close relative, Jack-in-the-pulpit, but is somewhat more uncommon. It has greenish-white flowers in May and clusters of red berries in fall and thrives in full or part shade and moist soils. It's great for woodland, rain, and shade gardens or naturalized areas and margins of ponds.
 
Plant Characteristics:
Most commonly grows 1-2’ tall and 1-1 ½’ wide
 
Prefers full to part shade.
 
Site in moist, rich soils; tolerates dry once established.
 
Wildlife Value:
Birds, turtles and mammals eat the berries. Deer resistant.