Melinda Myers

Dutchman's Pipe

Botanical Name

Aristolochia macrophylla

Hardiness

Zones 4 to 8

Height

20 to 30 feet

Width

15 to 20 feet

Flowers

May or June: yellow, green, purple; pipe shaped

Fruit

2-3" brown capsule

Light

Full sun to part shade

Soil

Moist, well-drained

Planting & Care

• 4 to 10" heart-shaped leaves provide a dense screen
• Attaches to structure as a twining vine
• Leaves may wilt during dry periods
• Prune back in late winter to control size

Problems

None serious