Aristolochia tomentosa

Also Known As

Dutchman's Pipe

Plant type

vine

size

H: 15'-30'
W: 5'-10'

planting zones

5a-9b

Aristolochia tomentosa plant details

Aristolochia tomentosa is a broadleaf deciduous vine with green foliage. In spring green and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aristolochia tomentosa

Plant type: vine
Plant family: aristolochiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 5 FT - 10 FT - wide, 15 FT - 30 FT - tall
Flowers: green and yellow blooms in spring
Uses: heart-shaped leaves

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aristolochia tomentosa

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Like its more northerly sibling (A. durior), this vigorous (though somewhat smaller) vine is primarily a handsome foliage plant with its woolly heart-shaped leaves, but take the time to find and enjoy the unusual yellow-green flowers too, Aristolochia are larval plants for the pipevine swallowtail butterfly. PSh-Sh/M

By: Forestfarm

This fuzzy version of our native Dutchman's Pipe Vine is similar in many respects. It tends to range farther into the midwest and matures a little smaller. The flowers are more numerous and visible than A. macrophylla and the leaves are somewhat smaller. This is a larval food source for Pipe Vine Swallowtail butterflies!