{"product_id":"woolly-dutchmans-pipe-aristolochia-tomentosa","title":"Woolly Dutchman's Pipe (Aristolochia tomentosa)","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eWoolly Dutchman’s Pipe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAristolochia tomentosa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Common Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Woolly Pipevine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.05em;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eTop Pick:\u003c\/strong\u003e A native woodland vine and important host plant for Pipevine Swallowtail caterpillars, with large heart-shaped leaves that can create a lush screen in part shade.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Plant Info\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e🌤️ \u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Part Shade; Tolerates Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e💧 \u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous Perennial Vine\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e📏 \u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vigorous climbing vine capable of reaching 20–30+ ft with support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"plant-traits\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003ePlant Traits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-row\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-label\"\u003eNative Status\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-value\"\u003e\n      Texas Native\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-row\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-label\"\u003eWildlife Value\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-value\"\u003e\n      Pipevine Swallowtail Host Plant • Caterpillar Food • Wildlife Support\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-row\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-label\"\u003eGarden Use\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-value\"\u003e\n      Butterfly Garden, Woodland Edge, Arbor, Trellis, Fence, Screening\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-row\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-label\"\u003eGrowth Behavior\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-value\"\u003e\n      Vigorous Climbing Woody Vine\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-row\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-label\"\u003eSeasonal Interest\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-value\"\u003e\n      Spring Flowers • Lush Summer Foliage\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrow the caterpillars, not just the butterflies.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Woolly Dutchman’s Pipe is a vigorous native vine best known for its role as a host plant for the Pipevine Swallowtail butterfly. Female butterflies lay their eggs on pipevines, and the developing caterpillars feed on the foliage.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Large, heart-shaped leaves create a lush mass of foliage that can cover a trellis, arbor, fence, or other sturdy support. The leaves are softly hairy, particularly underneath, giving the plant its “woolly” common name.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Its unusual pipe-shaped flowers are interesting when discovered beneath the foliage, but this plant's greatest garden impact comes from its foliage and its ecological role rather than a showy floral display.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e🦋 Pipevine Swallowtail host plant\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Woolly Dutchman’s Pipe is a larval host plant for the Pipevine Swallowtail. Planting host plants provides something nectar flowers alone cannot: a place for butterflies to reproduce and caterpillars to develop.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Caterpillars are also an important food source for many birds, particularly during nesting season, making host plants an important part of a landscape designed to support the broader food web.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e🌿 Why it works\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNative Pipevine Swallowtail host plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLarge heart-shaped leaves create dense summer foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExcellent vertical habitat for woodland and wildlife gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUseful on fences, trellises, arbors, and other sturdy supports\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePerforms well in part shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInteresting native alternative to conventional ornamental vines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e🌱 Where it thrives\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Woolly Dutchman’s Pipe naturally occurs in wooded bottomlands, floodplains, streambanks, and similar habitats. In the garden, give it moderate moisture, some protection from the harshest afternoon sun, and a sturdy structure to climb.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eButterfly gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWoodland edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWildlife gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTrellises and arbors\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFences\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNaturalistic landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Performs well in moderately moist, reasonably well-drained soils with adequate organic matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e✂️ Growth \u0026amp; maintenance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  This is a vigorous woody vine, so plan for its mature size and provide a substantial support. Pruning can be used to direct growth or control its size as needed.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  If growing Woolly Dutchman’s Pipe specifically for Pipevine Swallowtails, expect caterpillar feeding. Chewed leaves are evidence that the host plant is doing exactly what it was planted to do.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Aristolochia species contain aristolochic acids and should not be consumed by people or pets. This plant is grown for wildlife habitat and ornamental use, not as an edible or medicinal plant.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e💧 Water (establishment note)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Water regularly during establishment. Once established, provide moderate moisture, particularly during prolonged hot and dry periods.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePickup Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Order online and select a pickup time at checkout. 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