California Dutchman's Pipe
Aristolochia californica
peganum from Small Dole, England
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Aristolochiaceae
- Genus:
- Aristolochia
- Species:
- Aristolochia californica
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Vine
- Height:
- 12-20 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jan, feb, mar, apr, may
- Bloom Colors:
- Purple, Brown
Native Range
United States: California
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Pipevine Swallowtail (Battus philenor)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to riparian areas and woodland edges