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Aristolochia littoralis in San Marcos Growers garden |
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This Calico Flower or Dutchman's Pipe as some Aristolochia species are known, comes from
Brazil. In southern California it is an evergreen vine that typically can grow to 5-8 feet tall
or higher with support. The attractive leaves are heart shaped and scattered along the twinning stem.
This plant has very unusual flowers which appear from summer to fall; the white buds have dark veining,
looking a bit like small inflated lungs which upon splitting longitudinally, reveal the
flower, which are a deep brownish purple blotched with cream. Plant in light shade or full sun along the
coast. Evergreen and hardy to 25 degrees F and root hardy to below 20 degrees F. Give moderate to
abundant water.
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