Dutchman’s Pipevine (Aristolochia macrophylla) Quick Facts:
Host plant for the Pipevine Swallowtail
USDA, NRCS. 2016. The PLANTS Database (http://plants.usda.gov)
Perennial woody, twining vine, dies back in the winter
Native to Eastern and Southeastern US, but is often cultivated outside its natural range
Hardy in USDA zones 4-8
Likes full sun to partial shade (especially in hotter climates)
Prefers fertile, medium moist, well-drained soil but will do fine in average soil, does not like dry soil.
Fast growing vine with large heart-shaped leaves.
Can reach 20-30 feet
Great on a trellis, arbor, fence, for screening or quick cover or sprawling up trees over shrubs
Propagated from seed or cuttings
Aristolochia macrophylla Plants for Butterfly Gardens
Dutchman’s pipevines are perennial vines with dark green leaves shaped like hearts that feed the beautiful Pipevine Swallowtail butterfly caterpillars. They are an East Coast native. They are also known as Aristolochia durior. For an Aristolochia that is native in the Mid-West please see Aristolochia tomentosa…
These fast-growing vines do great on a trellis, fence, arbor, and can be used for a screen/cover.
Ellma (verified owner) –
Hello the Dutchman’s pipevine arrived in good condition small plant for now but had big leaves , I am looking forward to see how the butterflys will react to it , I have it in partial shade , yes I would buy it again.
Ellma (verified owner) –
I will buy again , the leaves are green viney and big still growing can not wait to see how big it gets and I hope the butterflys finds it soon.
Lila Parker (verified owner) –
Very healthy plant…arrived in mint condition! Looking forward to planting it in a big pot since it’s not native to my state! I growmultiple kinds of pipevine to feed my caterpillars! Thank you