About This Product
Botanical Name: Aristolochia californica
Common Name: California Dutchman's Pipe, California Pipevine
A deciduous, twining vine with heart-shaped green leaves and unusual maroon pipe-shaped flowers in late winter to spring. This California native is the larval host for pipevine swallowtail butterflies and fits woodland edges, fences, and trellises. Performs best with well-drained soil, light shade, and occasional summer water.
USDA Zone: Zones 8 - 10
Sunset Zone: Zones 4 - 9, 14 - 24
Mature Height: 10 - 20 feet
Mature Width: 3 - 6 feet
Light Needs: Partial Sun, Filtered Sun, Partial Shade
Water Needs: Low, Moderate