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Aristolochia peruviana

Also Known As

  • Yellow Dutchman's Pipes

Plant type

perennial, vine

size

  • H: 1'-12'
  • W: 1'-12'

planting zones

  • 9b-12

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Aristolochia peruviana plant details

Aristolochia peruviana is a broadleaf evergreen perennial vine with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aristolochia peruviana

Plant type: perennial vine
Plant family: aristolochiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 12 FT - wide, 1 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, houseplant, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aristolochia peruviana

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

With its rich, butter-yellow blooms peeking out of a chocolate mottled throat, this South American vine is one of the rarest of its kind, capturing gardener's attention everywhere. The flowers form along the woody stems as well as the young vines making it a botanical wonder.

Gardening facts about Aristolochia peruviana plant

How to Grow Aristolochia peruviana

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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aka White Veined Hardy Dutchman's Pipe

Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover, Vine

Zones

7a-11

Size

Height: 4"-6"

Width: 18"-36"

  • sun - dappled shade
  • regular
Photo of Aristolochia fimbriata foliage by Cistus Nursery
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aka Aristolochia durior, Aristolochia sipho, Broadleafed Birthwort, Dutchman's Pipe

Plant Type

Vine

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 15'-30'

Width: 15'-20'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
Photo of Aristolochia macrophylla form by Stan Shebs
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aka California Pipevine

Plant Type

Vine

Zones

7a-11

Size

Height: 6'-20'

Width: 6'-15'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • occasional - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
Photo of Aristolochia californica flower by Joshua McCullough
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aka Evergreen Dutchman's Pipe

Plant Type

Groundcover, Vine

Zones

8a-10b

Size

Height: 6'-15'

Width: 2'-10'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
Photo of Aristolochia sempervirens flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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aka Dutchman's Pipe

Plant Type

Vine

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 15'-30'

Width: 5'-10'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
Photo of Aristolochia tomentosa flower, foliage by Panayoti Kelaidis
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