Mar 6, 2019
Tropical Plant Spotlight: Dutchman’s Pipe Vine (Aristolochia littoralis).A climbing vine from South and Central America, Dutchman’s pipe has large crepey flowers with Maroon splotches and a yellow throat. When opened the unusual flowers produce a scent similar to rotten meat that some people find unpleasant. Best grown on a fence or large tree, where it can be supported.
Pros: An exotic addition to your landscape that is sure to get people’s attention. Dutchman’s pipe is also a host plant to the swallowtail butterfly, and will certainly attract them to your garden.
Cons: Like all climbing vines, Dutchman’s pipe needs to be maintained to avoid becoming overgrown.