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(Isotrema tomentosum)
Woolly Dutchman’s Pipe (Isotrema tomentosum)
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Laura Clark
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Photo by: Laura Clark | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Laura Clark | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2017-03-28T13:47:51-07:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Climate Requirements for Collierville, Tennessee
| This Plant | Your Site | Plant Suitability for Your Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Precipitation | 28" - 81" | 54" | Aquatic | Aquatic |
| • High Temp. | 70°F - 97°F | 91°F | Your summer temperatures are normal for this plant. | Excellent |
| • Low Temp. | 6°F - 62°F | 30°F | Your winter temperatures are normal for this plant | Excellent |
This plant may not grow well at your location - your precipitation is too high.
Summary
Isotrema tomentosum, commonly known as Woolly Dutchman’s Pipe, is a deciduous perennial vine native to the rich, moist, deciduous forests and woodland margins of the Southeastern and Central United States. It can climb to heights of 20-30 feet (6-9 meters) with a spread of 5-10 feet (1.5-3 meters). The vine is characterized by its heart-shaped leaves and distinctive, pipe-shaped flowers that are yellow, green, and purple, appearing in the spring and summer. These blooms are not only showy but also attract pollinators, including butterflies. The plant’s common name derives from the resemblance of its flowers to traditional Dutch smoking pipes.
Woolly Dutchman’s Pipe is valued for its unique flowers and ability to provide quick cover for trellises, arbors, and fences. It is also used as a host plant for the Pipevine Swallowtail butterfly, contributing to biodiversity in gardens. This vine is relatively low-maintenance, requiring medium amounts of water and adaptable to soils with varying drainage. It thrives in full sun to part shade, making it versatile for different garden settings. While generally disease-free, it can be susceptible to leaf spot and should be monitored for such issues.CC BY-SA 4.0
Woolly Dutchman’s Pipe is valued for its unique flowers and ability to provide quick cover for trellises, arbors, and fences. It is also used as a host plant for the Pipevine Swallowtail butterfly, contributing to biodiversity in gardens. This vine is relatively low-maintenance, requiring medium amounts of water and adaptable to soils with varying drainage. It thrives in full sun to part shade, making it versatile for different garden settings. While generally disease-free, it can be susceptible to leaf spot and should be monitored for such issues.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Vine
- Height: 20-30 feet
- Width: 5-10 feet
- Growth Rate: Rapid
- Flower Color: Yellow, Green, Purple
- Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Slow, Medium, Fast
Common Uses
Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance
Natural Habitat
native to the rich, moist, deciduous forests and woodland margins of the Southeastern and Central United States
Other Names
Common Names:
Scientific Names: Aristolochia tomentosa, Isotrema tomentosum, Aristolochia pubescens, Aristolochia angulisans, Aristolochia hirsuta, Aristolochia tripteris, Dasyphonion tomentosum, Hocquartia tomentosa, Isiphia tomentosa
GBIF Accepted Name: Isotrema tomentosum (Sims) H.Huber