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Blue Virginsbower Clematis vs Dutchmans pipe

Clematis occidentalis

Aristolochia macrophylla

CUSTOM GROW

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Blue Virginsbower Clematis
Dutchmans pipe

Blue Virginsbower Clematis is a species of flowering plant from the buttercup family. This plant is native to North America and is commonly used in gardens and landscaping. This plant varies in appearance but generally produces vines and climbs surfaces. Blue Virginsbower Clematis produces deep purple-blue flowers and green leaves that are divide into three thick leaflets.

The Dutchman’s Pipe is a fast growing, deciduous, woody, climbing vine. Featuring large heart-shaped leaves that overlap and often hide the flowers. The Dutchman’s Pipe namesake comes from the long yellow-green, brown or purple flowers that flare at the end, resembling Dutch smoking pipes.

The Dutchman’s Pipe will make a great screen or shade in your urban landscape, but does require support from a trellis or a fence. To control the growth, cut back in late winter.

Blue Virginsbower Clematis Quick Facts

Dutchmans pipe Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 4a
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Height: 5 m (15 ft)
Spread: 5 m (15 ft)
Light: partial shade
Light: any
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: any
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Suckering: none
Suckering: low
Maintenance: medium

Toxicity: skin irritant

Toxicity: toxic/poisonous to people and animals
Flowers: deep purple-blue
Flowers: green/brown/ purple, pipe shaped
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: western blue virginsbower
Other Names: broad leaf birthwort, pipevine, wild ginger