Dutchman's Pipe
Aristolochia durior

• Botanical Name:  Aristolochia durior
• Common Name:  Dutchman's Pipe
• Light Requirements:  Full Sun to Part Sun
• Native: No
• Deer Resistant:   Yes
• Drought Tolerant:   No
• Pollinator Friendly:   No
• Mature Height:  
• Bloom Colors:   Yellow
• Fall Colors:   N/A

Dutchman's Pipe is a vigorous, deciduous vine known for its large, heart-shaped leaves that create a dense screen, ideal for covering arbors, trellises, or walls. It's named for its unique, pipe-shaped flowers that resemble old Dutch smoking pipes, although these are often hidden by the foliage. The flowers bloom in spring and early summer, attracting pollinators like flies with their peculiar shape and scent. This vine can grow up to 20-30 feet in a season, providing excellent shade and privacy. It's also a larval host for the pipevine swallowtail butterfly, adding ecological value. Dutchman's Pipe prefers moist, well-drained soil and can handle full sun to partial shade, but it's not recommended close to homes due to its flammability.