Dutchman’s Pipe

Scientific name

Aristolochia durior

Description

The Dutchman's Pipe is a vigorous twining vine with large, heart-shaped green leaves, which are most popular aspect of the vine. They are excellent for creating shade as they climb up porches and trellises. This vine produces inconspicuous, brown-purple, pipe-shaped flowers, which are three-lobed and are a great attractant for butterflies. The fruiting bodies resembles a cucumber which hangs off the vine. This plant can reach heights of 5-10 m if planted near a tall structure.

Planting conditions

The Dutchman's Pipe grows best in moist, well-drained soils with adequate sun exposure, making it a great vine to plant along riverbanks.

Details

• Plant height:
  • Any
  • Over 3m
• Moisture level:
  • Moist
• Light conditions:
  • Full sun
  • Partial sun
• Soil type:
  • Sandy
  • Loamy
  • Clay
• pH:
  • Normal
• Depth:
  • Potted
  • Bareroot
• Eco Zone:
  • 5a
  • 5b
  • 6a
  • 6b
• Plant type:
  • Vine
• Height:
  • 5-10 m
• Spread:
  • 5 m