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Aristolochia baetica

Also Known As

Birthwort
Dutchman's Pipe
Pipe Vine
Portugese Hardy Dutchman's Pipe

Plant type

perennial, vine

size

H: 8'-10'
W: 2'-10'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Aristolochia baetica plant details

Aristolochia baetica is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial vine with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer chocolate and purple flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aristolochia baetica

Plant type: perennial vine
Plant family: aristolochiaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 2 FT - 10 FT - wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: chocolate and purple blooms in spring and summer
Uses: heart-shaped leaves, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aristolochia baetica

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A rare Eurasian species courtesy of Mojmir, more of a scrambler than a vine it is small leafed with typical bizarre flowers. Butterflies have shown no interest so far.

By: Arrowhead Alpines

A woody-based, twining climber or rambling ground cover with small heart-shaped, pointed, glaucous gray-green leaves, abundant tubular purple funnel-shaped flowers and attractive longitudinally ribbed seed capsules. These blooms really look like an old-fashioned pipe. And like most Dutchman's Pipes, loved by Butterflies at various stages in their life!