Aristolochia macroura

Plant type

perennial, vine

size

H: 6'-20'
W: 2'-20'

planting zones

10a-12

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Aristolochia macroura plant details

Aristolochia macroura is a broadleaf evergreen perennial vine with green foliage. In spring and summer chocolate flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and 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 macroura

Plant type: perennial vine
Plant family: aristolochiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 20 FT - wide, 6 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: chocolate blooms in spring and summer
Uses: unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aristolochia macroura

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This Brazilian climber brings the wild and unusual to the container garden with its hooded Dutchman piped flowers and pendulating tail that reaches 1- 2’ in length. The flower color is maroon to brown with flowers forming during the warm months for us in the Northeast. Like so many of its brethren, it’s a rampant grower and if your nose gets too close it has an odd odor. Once established it becomes an enduring plant but like all tropicals it’s sensitive to below freezing temperatures.

By: Logee's Plants for Home & Garden

Hey freaky flower fans! A rare species from one of my favorite genera. Growing upwards of 10’, with three-lobed shiny leaves, this fast evergreen vine flowers whenever the temperatures are high. The blooms are pitcher shaped, & dark brown with stripes, & the “lid” of the pitcher has an elongated tail that is in excess of 12” long!! Native to Brazil, this species requires good drainage, added compost, & regular water for best appearance, & may look frail if these things aren’t provided. Frost will definitely damage the plant, but it’s very vigorous & recovers quickly. Some people say it has an offensive odor, but I’ve never noticed!