Dutchman's Pipe - Aristolochia durior

Zone: 4-8

Size: An extremely vigorous twining vine growing to 25-30 feet.

Location: Prefers full sun to shade and a moist soil location.

Flowering: Flowering in May-June, the unique flowers are greenish-yellow and shaped like a meerschaum pipe. Unfortunately, the flowers often go overlooked as they are buried under the large canopy of rounded dark green leaves.

Maintenance: Prune in late winter to control growth.