Elegant Dutchman's Pipe, Calico Flower, Pelican Flower
Aristolochia elegans

Family: Aristolochiaceae
Genus: Aristolochia (a-ris-toh-LOH-kee-uh)
Species: elegans (ELL-eh-ganz)

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
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings

Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry