Pipevine (Dutchman’s pipe)

Aristolochia macrophylla

Vigorous deciduous climber with very large heart-shaped leaves and curious pipe-shaped flowers. Grown both as a screen and as a butterfly host.

Hardiness ratings

Pipevine (Dutchman’s pipe) hardiness across the four zone systems
SystemRatingTemperature rangeHow to read it
USDA hardiness zone Zone 4–8 −34.4 °C to −6.7 °C Plant tolerates down to this zone
RHS hardiness rating H6 −20 °C to −15 °C Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance
Canadian plant hardiness zone Zone 4–8 −29 °C to −1 °C Plant tolerates down to this zone
Australian (ANBG) zone Zone 2–5 −10 °C to 10 °C Plant tolerates down to this zone

Growing notes

  • Sole larval food plant for the pipevine swallowtail butterfly
  • Big overlapping leaves make excellent shade for porches and pergolas
  • Vigorous — needs strong support and room to spread

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Reference

Pipevine (Dutchman’s pipe) on Wikipedia