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Dutchman's Pipe Vine

Aristolochia Durior

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Overview

Aristolochia durior, or Dutchman's Pipe Vine, is a vigorous, deciduous climber admired for its heart-shaped leaves, which can span up to 12 inches wide, creating dense coverage. This vine showcases unusual, pipe-shaped flowers measuring 2-3 inches long, predominantly in spring. Thriving in zones 4-8, it can reach heights of 20-30 feet. Ideal for arbors and fences, it requires well-drained soil and partial to full sun exposure.

Sun Deep Shade, Full, HalfWater High, MediumZones 4–8Type VineClimate Temperate
Dutchman's Pipe Vine (Aristolochia Durior) — These leaves create a lush backdrop, making them ideal for creating private, shaded areas in the garden; purple

Culture

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

Shape & size

Mature height
15–20 Ft.
Mature width
10–12 Ft.

Classification

Type
Vine
Family
Aristolochiaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Dutchman's Pipe Vine (Aristolochia Durior) — These leaves create a lush backdrop, making them ideal for creating private, shaded areas in the, image 49
Dutchman's Pipe Vine (Aristolochia Durior) — which can span up to 12 inches wide; these leaves create a lush backdrop, making them ideal for, image 40
Dutchman's Pipe Vine (Aristolochia Durior) — Ideal for arbors and fences, it requires well-drained soil and partial to full sun exposure
Dutchman's Pipe Vine (Aristolochia Durior) — scientifically known as Aristolochia durior; deciduous climber admired for its heart-shaped leaves, image 44
Dutchman's Pipe Vine (Aristolochia Durior) — the Dutchman's Pipe produces peculiar; the vine's twining growth habit allows it to climb structures, image 51
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