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Dutchman’s pipe

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  • Climbing Plants
Aristolochia macrophylla
Photo: Jardin botanique de Montréal (Robert Mineau)
Aristolochia macrophylla
  • Aristolochia macrophylla
  • Aristolochia macrophylla

Onglets

Botany

Origin and description

Large heart-shaped leaves
Unusual pipe-shaped flowers, 3 cm long, inconspicuous
Flowers may be unpleasantly scented
Pollution tolerant
Height: 10 m
Growth form: twining stems

Common name

Dutchman’s pipe

Latin name (genus)

Aristolochia macrophylla

English common name

Dutchman’s pipe

French common name

Aristoloche à grandes feuilles
Horticulture

Growing conditions

Exposure: full sun or partial shade
Type of soil: light, cool and rich
Choose a sheltered site

Hardiness

  • Zone 4

See also

Pests and diseases
Physiological disorders