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Dutchmans pipe vs Majestic Magenta Phlox

Phlox Majestic Magenta

Aristolochia macrophylla

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Majestic Magenta Phlox
Dutchmans pipe

The Majestic Magenta is a compact ground cover plant that blooms with small, rich magenta flowers in early to mid spring. In spring expect an abundance of these star-shaped flowers.

The Majestic Magenta attracts the attention of birds and butterflies and this plant is popular for it’s low maintenance and salt-tolerance.

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.

Majestic Magenta Phlox Quick Facts

Dutchmans pipe Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 4a
Height: 0.2 m (0.5 ft)
Height: 5 m (15 ft)
Spread: 0.6 m (2.0 ft)
Spread: 5 m (15 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: any
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: any
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: short
Life span: short
Suckering: low
Suckering: low
Maintenance: medium
Maintenance: medium


Toxicity: toxic/poisonous to people and animals
Flowers: small, magenta
Flowers: green/brown/ purple, pipe shaped
Hybrid: yes
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: broad leaf birthwort, pipevine, wild ginger