Dutchman's Pipe / Pipevine (Aristolochia macrophylla)

Dutchman's Pipe (Aristolochia macrophylla), also known as Pipevine, is a vigorous native climbing vine with large, heart-shaped, glossy dark green leaves. Its dense foliage can quickly cover a trellis, fence, or arbor, creating a leafy screen.

Unusual yellow-green flowers curve like old-fashioned smoking pipes in late spring. This vine is a host plant for Pipevine Swallowtail butterflies, making it a useful addition to wildlife gardens.

Growing details

• Plant type: Climbing vine
• Mature height: 10–30 feet with support
• Mature spread: 4–10 feet
• Spacing: Approximately 7 feet apart
• Hardiness: USDA zones 4–8
• Light: Full sun to part sun
• Soil: Rich, moist, well-drained soil
• Flowers: Curved, pipe-shaped yellow-green blooms in late spring
• Seasonal interest: Spring flowers and summer foliage

Care and garden use

Provide sturdy support for this vigorous climber and allow room for its mature size. Use on trellises, arbors, or fences, or as a leafy privacy screen in wildlife gardens and naturalized areas.

Companion planting options include trumpet vine, clematis, and passionflower, with adequate space and support for each plant.

Plants naturally vary in appearance and may differ from the images shown.