Dutchman's Pipevine
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Aristolochia tomentosa
Commonly known as Dutchman's Pipe, Woolly Dutchman's Pipevine, and Common Dutchman's Pipe.
A woody, deciduous, twining vine. It is typically seen in the wild climbing trees or shrubs and can rapidly grow to 20-30' tall. Features large, heart-shaped, densely-overlapping leaves (4-8" long) which can quickly cover an arbor or trellis with deep green foliage. Although the flowers make interesting conversation pieces, they are usually hidden by the dense foliage and are somewhat inconspicuous. Flowers give way to ribbed, tubular seed capsules (to 3" long) which mature to a grayish-brown in September. The leaves, young stems and flowers of this species are hairy (tomentose as the species name suggests). Aristolochia is a larval plant for the Pipevine Swallowtail Butterfly.
Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade (prefers some shade in Texas). Prefers rich, moist soils. Intolerant of dry soils. If needed, cut back in late winter to control growth. New growth twines in a clockwise direction.
Height: 20'-30'
Spread: 5'-10'
Bloom: March-May
Light: Full Sun-Dappled Shade
Water: Medium
Zone: 5-8
Origin: Texas, central and southeastern United States
Spring Shipping:
Orders are shipped within 7-10 business days. We will email you if there are expected delays.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
