Pipevine Flower. A fast growing root hardy perennial into zone 8 the dutchman s pipevine makes a quick summer screen and a definite conversation piece anytime it s in flower. The dutchman s pipevine is considered hardy in zones 8 12 and some sources suggest that it can be grown as a root hardy perennial in zone 8 given winter protection with a loose breathable mulch.
Dutchman s pipe vines are often used to shade porches and there are other great uses for them. Aristolochia macrophylla dutchman s pipe or pipevine is a vine native to the eastern united states. A fast growing root hardy perennial into zone 8 the dutchman s pipevine makes a quick summer screen and a definite conversation piece anytime it s in flower.
I grow it because it s the only host plant caterpillar food for.
Another example of nature s amazing ways. Like all aristolochia species pipevine also has a very interesting pollination mechanism. I grow it because it s the only host plant caterpillar food for. Dutchman s pipe vines are often used to shade porches and there are other great uses for them.
