Commonly known as Dutchman’s Pipe, Woolly Dutchman’s Pipevine, and Common Dutchman’s Pipe.
A woody, deciduous, twining vine. It is typically seen in the wild climbing trees or shrubs and can rapidly grow to 20-30′ tall. Features large, heart-shaped, densely-overlapping leaves (4-8″ long) which can quickly cover an arbor or trellis with deep green foliage. Although the flowers make interesting conversation pieces, they are usually hidden by the dense foliage and are somewhat inconspicuous. Flowers give way to ribbed, tubular seed capsules (to 3″ long) which mature to a grayish-brown in September. The leaves, young stems and flowers of this species are hairy (tomentose as the species name suggests).Aristolochia is a larval plant for the Pipevine Swallowtail Butterfly.
Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade (prefers some shade in Texas). Prefers rich, moist soils. Intolerant of dry soils. If needed, cut back in late winter to control growth. New growth twines in a clockwise direction.
Height: 20′-30′ Spread: 5′-10′ Bloom: March-May Light: Full Sun-Dappled Shade Water: Medium Zone: 5-8 Origin: Texas, central and southeastern United States
