Aristolochia californica - Dutchman's Pipe (Plant)

This delicate vine features unusual pipe-shaped flowers. It grows up into shrubs along streambanks throughout California. It is the food source for the Pipevine Swallowtail caterpillar. Plant Characteristics Family Name Aristolochiaceae Species Name Aristolochia californica Common Name Dutchman's Pipe Plant Type Vine Sun Exposure Coast-Sun, Coast-Part Sun, Inland-Part Sun, Inland-Shade, Water Requirement Moderate Soil Type Any Flower Color White, Cream, Bronze, Brown, Copper Flowering Months January, February, March, April Evergreen/Deciduous Winter deciduous/dormant Height by Width 15ft. x 15ft. Growth Rate Moderate Endangered Not Ranked Growth Habit Climbing, Cold Hardy to 25 degrees F Distribution North Coast Ranges, Cascade Range Foothills, north & central Sierr