Watson's Dutchman's Pipe
Aristolochia watsonii
peganum from Small Dole, England
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Aristolochiaceae
- Genus:
- Aristolochia
- Species:
- Aristolochia watsonii
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Vine
- Height:
- 1-2 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug
- Bloom Colors:
- Green, Purple
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: Arizona, New Mexico
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Pipevine Swallowtail (Battus philenor)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to arid desert regions