Plant Lust
ShopOrderSellblog
0

  • Plant types

  • Plant styles

  • Planting conditions

  • Seasonal interest

  • Nurseries & Gardens

    • Photo of Aristolochia littoralis flower by Joel Bradshaw

    Photo by Joel Bradshaw

    This work has been released into the public domain by its author.

    Show all photos

    Aristolochia littoralis

    Also Known As

    • Aristolochia elegans
    • Calico Flower
    • Dutchman's Pipe

    Plant type

    perennial, vine

    size

    • H: 8'-16'
    • W: 3'-16'

    planting zones

    • 9a-12

    More Options

    Aristolochia littoralis plant details

    Aristolochia littoralis is a broadleaf evergreen perennial vine with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer burgundy and cream flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled 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 littoralis

    Plant type: perennial vine
    Plant family: aristolochiaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 3 FT - 16 FT - wide, 8 FT - 16 FT - tall
    Flowers: burgundy and cream blooms in fall, spring and summer
    Uses: easy-to-grow, heart-shaped leaves

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Aristolochia littoralis

    USDA Zones: 9a - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: heat and humidity
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Large 6" burgundy and cream, unusual looking blooms are borne from summer to fall on this vigorous and easy to grow perennial vine. Great for covering a fence.

    By: Almost Eden

    Calico Flower is sometimes confused with its larger cousin, Aristolochia gigantea. They look very similar but this evergreen, tropical vine is more restrained in habit with smaller flowers. Definitely a good choice for those folks who want the effect without sacrificing so much space. Brazil.

    By: Brushwood Nursery

    A twining vine with super cool flowers, the pattern is meant to look like rotting flesh to attract pollinators! But the flower is very pretty nonetheless! (Luckily the flowers don’t smell like rotting meat like many similarly colored flowers do.) Each flower is pretty large, 3-4” wide. Behind the open, flat face is a curving tubular white section that, if viewed from the side, is very Dutchman’s Pipe-esque. Blooms Spring-Summer. An evergreen twining vine, it grows to 10’ or taller. It blooms on new growth so it may benefit by being cut back low in Winter so the new blooms are more at eye level. The green heart-shaped leaves are a food source for butterfly larvae. All parts are poisonous to humans so don’t eat! From Brazil.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Aristolochia littoralis plant

    How to Grow Aristolochia littoralis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • cream
      • burgundy

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    Landscape groups by tags

    Mailing List
    Sign Up for updates on new plant arrivals and deals

    © 2010—2024 Plant Lust, LLC All Rights Reserved