Aristolochia californica 'Bridge Party'

This selection of the native Dutchman's pipe, discovered by plantsman Roger Warner, can be a vine to 8 ft or so. Deciduous, with 3”, heart-shaped leaves and olive green stems that are quite attractive in their winter leaflessness. In spring and sometimes beyond into summer, coppery-orange throated flowers appear -- the Dutchman's pipes of the common name --  Sun to part shade with afternoon protection in the hottest climates. Happy with extreme summer drought. Cold hardy to USDA zone 7. Host to the gorgeous blue Pipevine Swallowtail butterfly.

DUTCHMAN'S PIPE

Aristolochiaceae