Aristolochia Species, Fox Ears, Chilean Dutchman's Pipe

Aristolochiachilensis

Genus
Aristolochia (a-ris-toh-LOH-kee-uh)
Species
chilensis (chil-ee-EN-sis)
Synonym
Aristolochia setigera
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Dark Purple/Black
Maroon/Burgundy
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Groundcovers
Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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(Zone 9b) | January 2005 | neutral

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