A high-growing woody vine that climbs by twisting its trunk around a sturdy support, such as a tree. Green-yellow, pipe-shaped flowers bloom April-June. Dark green, heart-shaped leaves grow up to 5-8 in. long and wide. Young stems and lower surface of leaves are covered with dense white hairs. Interesting brown fruit capsules form in September. Host to pipevine swallowtail (blue swallowtail) butterfly. Pollinated by flies.
Native Plant Database
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Dutchman’s Pipe-vine
Aristolochia tomentosa
Plant Type: Vines
Native Environment: Forest, Stream Edge
Season of Interest: Early (Feb - Apr), Mid (May - June)
Main Color: Green
Fall Color:
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Medium Sun/Average Shade, Shade

Soil
Moisture
Moderate, High

Nature Attracting
Butterfly, Pollinators/Beneficial Insects

Wildlife Benefit
Butterfly / Moth Host, Food/Pollinators

Animal
Resistance
Size
Height:
20 to
75
feet
Spread:
4 to
5
feet
Size
Height: 20 to
75
feet
Spread: 4 to
5
feet
Size
Height: 20 to
75
feet
Spread: 4 to
5
feet
Typical Landscape Use
Grow in a woodland or on trellis work.
Establishment and Care Instructions
Grows in full sun to part shade. Adaptable to many soil types. Plants sucker in gardens. Needs a stout support to climb on.
Special Features
Special Usage
Basic Description
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