Watson's Dutchman's Pipe

Aristolochia watsonii

Watson's Dutchman's Pipe

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