Dutchman's Pipe

Plant in spring or fall near a sturdy support — a fence, arbor, or trellis. Dutchman's pipe is a vigorous native vine that produces very large, tropical-looking leaves and unusual, pipe-shaped flowers in spring. Dig a generous planting hole, incorporate compost, and water well. It grows very quickly once established. The large leaves create a dense, lush screen in a single season.

Prune in early spring to remove dead wood and keep the vine within desired bounds. Dutchman's pipe is the exclusive host plant for pipevine swallowtail butterfly larvae — plant it and you will see these beautiful butterflies. The large leaves create dense shade and screening. Very cold hardy and adaptable. No regular fertilizing needed in average soils. An excellent native vine for wildlife and privacy screening.