Wooly Dutchman's Pipevine (Aristolochia tomentosa) Plants For our Lepidoptera friends

For our Lepidoptera friends

sandy soil that is lightly moist to dry

Height: up to 16 inches Width: 12 – 18 inches

This plant has pleasing flower stalks

Exposure: Full to partial shade

Wooly Dutchman's Pipevine (Aristolochia tomentosa) Plants For our Lepidoptera friendsAristolochia tomentosa known as Wooly dutchman's pipevine because the flower resembles a Dutch smoking pipe. This perennial's native range includes the southeastern and South Central United States. This native woody plant is a host plant for both the Pipevine and Polydamas swallowtail butterflies. It does best in part shade to full sun. It is a vigorous vine with large heart shaped leaves and can reach 20 30 feet. It grows great on a trellis, arbor,