Texas Pipevine
Aristolochia reticulata
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part sun
Water
medium
Size
6"–24" H × 12"–36" W
Bloom
N/A
Native to
TX
Pollinators
butterflies
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Texas Pipevine is a low-growing perennial herb with heart-shaped leaves and unusual curved, pipe-shaped flowers. This native plant spreads by underground stems to form colonies and dies back to the ground in winter. The distinctive flowers are typically maroon or purple and appear in spring and summer.
In an HOA neighborhood
Texas Pipevine is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 2 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
Wildlife value
This plant is the exclusive host plant for the beautiful Pipevine Swallowtail butterfly caterpillars. The flowers also attract various butterflies and other pollinators with their unique shape and coloring.
Common questions
- How much sun does Texas Pipevine need?
- Texas Pipevine grows best in part sun conditions.
- Where is Texas Pipevine native?
- Texas Pipevine (Aristolochia reticulata) is native to TX, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Texas Pipevine attract?
- Texas Pipevine draws butterflies.
- Is Texas Pipevine HOA-friendly?
- Texas Pipevine is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
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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