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Dutchmans Pipe

$30.00
$30.00

Aristolochia californica

Meet one of California's most fascinating natives! Dutchman's pipe brings unique curved flowers that look like tiny smoking pipes. This climbing vine is full of character and wildlife value.

The unusual purplish flowers bloom in winter and spring, followed by heart-shaped leaves that create beautiful natural screens. It's the exclusive host plant for the stunning California pipevine swallowtail butterfly!

This rare native climber is perfect for trellises, arbors, or naturalized areas where it can scramble freely. It's surprisingly drought tolerant once established. Support rare butterflies with this unique conversation starter!

GROWING GUIDE

Ease of Care: Easy
Mature Width:
Mature Height:
Form:

  • Spreading
  • Clumping

Growth Rate: 

Sunlight:

  • Partial shade

Soil Drainage:

  • Slow-draining

Water Requirements:

  • Low
  • Moderate

Summer Irrigation: Max 1x/week once established
Attracts Wildlife:

  • Butterflies
  • Caterpillars

Special Uses:

  • Deer resistant
  • Groundcover

Flower Color:

  • Purple
  • Cream

Flowering Season:

  • Winter
  • Spring

Fragrance:

  • Unpleasant