Aristolochia elegans

Aristolochia elegans

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Aristolochia elegans

Family: Aristolochiaceae

Genus: Aristolochia (a-ris-toh-LOH-kee-uh) (Info)

Species: elegans (ELL-eh-ganz) (Info)

Synonym: Aristolochia littoralis

Category: Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Vines and Climbers

Height:

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Spacing:36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness:

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

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)

Sun Exposure: Light Shade

Danger: All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color: Green-Maroon (Purple-Brown)

Bloom Time:

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage: Evergreen

Other details: May be a noxious weed or invasive

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Flowers are fragrant: Smell like Lemons

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not over water

Soil pH requirements: 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Propagation Methods: From herbaceous stem cuttings

Seed Collecting: Collect seed head/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry