Dutchman's-pipe
Aristolochia macrophylla
Last reviewed: August 2026
Light
part shade
Water
medium
Size
240"–360" H × 60"–120" W
Bloom
Apr, May, Jun
Native to
AL, GA, KY, MD and 8 more states
Pollinators
flies
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Find rebates in your areaA vigorous twining vine with very large heart-shaped leaves that form a dense green curtain over a trellis or arbor. Curious pipe-shaped mottled brown and yellow flowers are tucked beneath the foliage.
Wildlife value
Host plant for pipevine swallowtail.
This vine is the classic larval host for the pipevine swallowtail butterfly, whose caterpillars feed exclusively on its leaves.
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 April, May, and June.
- Where is Dutchman's-pipe native?
- Dutchman's-pipe (Aristolochia macrophylla) is native to AL, GA, KY, MD and 8 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
- What butterflies or moths does Dutchman's-pipe host?
- Dutchman's-pipe is a larval host plant for pipevine swallowtail.
Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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