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Dutchman's Pipe

Aristolochia Californica

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Overview

Aristolochia californica, or Dutchman's Pipe, is a deciduous vine notable for its heart-shaped leaves spanning up to 8 inches wide and unusual pipe-shaped flowers. Thriving in USDA Zones 8-10, it prefers partial shade and grows to about 20 feet in length. This California native plant is low maintenance, drought-tolerant, and a butterfly attractant, especially for the Pipevine Swallowtail, enhancing biodiversity in garden settings.

Sun Deep Shade, Full, HalfWater High, MediumZones 4–8Type VineClimate Temperate
Dutchman's Pipe (Aristolochia Californica) — resembling a calabash pipe; this species is native to the chaparral and woodland territories of California

Culture

Sun
Deep Shade, Full, Half
Water
High, Medium
USDA zones
4–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Vine
Family
Aristolochiaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Aristolochia Californica
Aristolochia Californica

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