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Dutchman's Pipe

Aristolochia

Shrub Descriptions and Information
Species of Aristolochia are generally called Pipe vines or Dutchman's pipes due to its flowers that have a s-curved tubular shape and its flared edge at the mouth that resembles a 19th century Dutch pipe. Dutchman's Pipe (aristolochia) is found in the following U.S. states; AL, AR, AZ, CA, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MI, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV. Aristolochia species are found all over the world. Aristolochia elegans is native to South America for example.

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Picture of Dutchman's Pipe (aristolochia)

USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database

Dutchman's Pipe (aristolochia) Details
Mature Height : 3m (10 ft)
Mature Spread : varies
Mature Form : Vine
Growth Rate : Fast
Sun Exposure : Part to full sun
Soil Moisture : Normal
Soil Type : Sandy to loamy
Soil pH : Normal
Flower Color : Varies
Flowering Time : Summer
Foliage Color : Green
Hardiness Zones : 8-11

Other names for Dutchman's Pipe (aristolochia);
Pipe vine, Calico flower.

Aristolochia anguicida Harlequin Dutchman's Pipe
Aristolochia bilabiata West Indian Dutchman's Pipe
Aristolochia bilobata Twolobe Dutchman's Pipe
Aristolochia californica California Dutchman's Pipe
Aristolochia coryi Cory's Dutchman's Pipe
Aristolochia elegans Elegant Dutchman's Pipe
Aristolochia labiata Mottled Dutchman's Pipe
Aristolochia maxima Florida Dutchman's Pipe
Aristolochia odoratissima Fragrant Dutchman's Pipe
Aristolochia peltata Peltate Dutchman's Pipe
Aristolochia pentandra Marsh's Dutchman's Pipe
Aristolochia reticulata Texas Dutchman's Pipe
Aristolochia ringens Gaping Dutchman's Pipe
Aristolochia tomentosa Woolly Dutchman's Pipe
Aristolochia watsonii Watson's Dutchman's Pipe
Aristolochia wrightii Wright's Dutchman's Pipe

 

Planting and Growing Dutchman's Pipe (aristolochia)
This vine has dense green foliage thus making a great screen plant. It is really good at growing up trellis and chain link fences. This vine also does well in containers with regular watering.

Dutchman's Pipe (aristolochia) will grow in the following hardiness zones
Zone 8a, 10 F, -12.2 C
Zone 8b, 15 F, -9.4 C
Zone 9a, 20 F, -6.6 C
Zone 9b, 25 F, -3.8 C
Zone 10a, 30 F, -1.1 C
Zone 10b, 35 F, 1.7 C
Zone 11, above 40 F, above 4.5 C

 


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