How much sun does Dutchman'S-Pipe need?

Dutchman'S-Pipe grows best in part shade conditions.

When does Dutchman'S-Pipe bloom?

Dutchman'S-Pipe blooms in June, July, and August.

Where is Dutchman'S-Pipe native?

Dutchman'S-Pipe (Isotrema macrophyllum) is native to CT, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Dutchman'S-Pipe attract?

Dutchman'S-Pipe draws bees and butterflies.

Is Dutchman'S-Pipe HOA-friendly?

Dutchman'S-Pipe takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Dutchman'S-Pipe

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Author: Pollinator Patch

Isotrema macrophyllum

Last reviewed: June 2026

Light

part shade

Water

medium

Size

96"–240" H × 24"–72" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul, Aug

Native to

Pollinators

bees, butterflies

Big-leaf heartleaf is a vigorous native vine with enormous heart-shaped leaves that can reach over a foot wide. It produces unusual curved, pipe-shaped flowers in summer that are hidden beneath the foliage. This fast-growing climber needs sturdy support and can quickly cover large areas.

In an HOA neighborhood

Dutchman'S-Pipe takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: high. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Works well in: backyard only.

Extremely vigorous growth can appear uncontrolled
Very large leaves may look too wild for formal landscapes
Can overwhelm structures and nearby plants

Wildlife value

The flowers attract bees and serve as the primary host plant for pipevine swallowtail butterfly caterpillars. The large leaves provide excellent cover for birds and small wildlife.

Common questions

How much sun does Dutchman'S-Pipe need?: Dutchman'S-Pipe grows best in part shade conditions.
When does Dutchman'S-Pipe bloom?: Dutchman'S-Pipe blooms in June, July, and August.
Where is Dutchman'S-Pipe native?: Dutchman'S-Pipe (Isotrema macrophyllum) is native to CT, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Dutchman'S-Pipe attract?: Dutchman'S-Pipe draws bees and butterflies.
Is Dutchman'S-Pipe HOA-friendly?: Dutchman'S-Pipe takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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