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(Aristolochia macrophylla)
Dutchman’s Pipe (Aristolochia macrophylla)
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Estimated Native Range
Summary
Aristolochia macrophylla, commonly known as Dutchman’s pipe or pipevine, is a deciduous vine native to rich, moist, deciduous woodlands and floodplains of the Appalachian region, including the Cumberland and Blue Ridge Mountains in the eastern United States, as well as parts of Ontario, Canada. This vigorous climber can reach lengths of up to 9 meters (30 ft) and is known for its large, heart-shaped leaves that can create a dense canopy. The vine produces peculiar, pipe-shaped flowers that are yellowish-green mottled with purple and have a faint, unpleasant odor. These flowers bloom from late spring to early summer (June to August in the U.S.) and are followed by seed capsules that ripen in September and October.
Dutchman’s pipe is valued for its ability to provide quick and extensive coverage, making it ideal for covering trellises, arbors, fences, and walls. It is also an important host plant for the pipevine swallowtail butterfly, contributing to biodiversity in the garden. The plant’s large leaves and dense growth habit make it an excellent choice for creating a natural privacy screen. In cultivation, it prefers a location with full sun to part shade and requires soil that is consistently moist but well-drained. While generally low-maintenance, it may need support structures to guide its growth, and gardeners should be aware that it can become quite large and may require pruning to manage its size.CC BY-SA 4.0
Dutchman’s pipe is valued for its ability to provide quick and extensive coverage, making it ideal for covering trellises, arbors, fences, and walls. It is also an important host plant for the pipevine swallowtail butterfly, contributing to biodiversity in the garden. The plant’s large leaves and dense growth habit make it an excellent choice for creating a natural privacy screen. In cultivation, it prefers a location with full sun to part shade and requires soil that is consistently moist but well-drained. While generally low-maintenance, it may need support structures to guide its growth, and gardeners should be aware that it can become quite large and may require pruning to manage its size.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Vine
- Height: 15-30 feet
- Width: 15-20 feet
- Growth Rate: Rapid
- Flower Color: Brown, Yellow, Purple
- Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Slow, Medium, Fast
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance
Natural Habitat
Rich, moist, deciduous woodlands and floodplains of the Appalachian region
Other Names
Common Names:
Scientific Names: , Aristolochia macrophylla, Aristolochia durior, Isotrema macrophyllum, Isotrema durius, Aristolochia sipho, Siphisia sipho, Aristolochia arkasana, Aristolochia frutescens, Aristolochia grandifolia
GBIF Accepted Name: Isotrema durius (Hill) H.Huber