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Aristolochia chilensis

 
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Family: Aristolochiaceae
Genus: Aristolochia (a-ris-toh-LOH-kee-uh) (Info)
Species: chilensis (chil-ee-EN-sis) (Info)

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Category:
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Groundcovers
Perennials
Vines and Climbers

Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing:
Unknown - Tell us

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)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color:
Dark Purple/Black
Maroon (Purple-Brown)

Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

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

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Gardeners' Notes:

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Neutral Ursula On Jan 29, 2005, Ursula from Santiago
Chile (Zone 9b) wrote:

This Chilean Native Aristolochia species is a scrambling vine (up to 1 m) that grows in full sun, prefers sandy soils and requires little water.

The hairy inside of the flowers can be either dark purple/brown, greyish or yellow. Although the flowers do not smell very nice, they are very useful as groundcovers in xeriscaping. Good drainage is a must. Will tolerate some forst, if not too often and intensive.

Propagation is from seeds, using a mix of equal parts of regular gardening soil, compost and river sand. Plantils can be transplanted once they have two true leaves.

Recommended as groundocover (coastal gardens or xeriscaping) and can also be planted in pots, baskets and containers.



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