Aristolochia macrophylla
Dutchman's Pipe
- Easy to Grow!
- Old-fashioned favorite
- Large heart-shaped, glossy green leaves
- Larval host plant for some butterflies
- Fast growing vine
- Covers 15' by 20' in one season
- Category: Shrub, Vine
- Breeder: American Beauties Native Plants
- Hardiness Zone: 4-8
- Height: 10-30 ft
- Spread: 4-10 ft
- Bloom Color: Green Shades
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
Purchase options for Dutchman's Pipe
- Size: #1 12-15"
- Status: BeautiFULL
- Availability: In Stock
$39.00
- Size: #2 12-15"
- Status: BeautiFULL
- Availability: In Stock
$63.00
This vine is an old-fashioned favorite grown for its large heart-shaped, glossy green leaves which can quickly cover porches and arbors. The name comes from the flowers resemblance to Dutch smoking pipes. This is the larval host plant for the blue and black pipevine swallowtail butterfly. This fast growing vine will cover 15' by 20' in one season. Great in either full sun or heavy shade. Responds well to generous feeding and watering.
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Maintenance and Care
| • | Fast Growing |
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Butterflies |
Programs
| • | American Beauties Native Plants® |
Exposure
| • | Partial Sun |
Growing Tips for Aristolochia macrophylla
Thrives in any moist well draining soils. Cut back in winter if too heavy. Will not thrive in strong winds. Prune in late winter or early spring to desired size before new growth begins.