Aristolochia watsonii Helicodiceros The attractive and easy-to-grow southwest

The attractive and easy-to-grow southwest US native is found on well-drained limestone outcrops and slopes from Texas south to South America

This dazzling strain boasts yellow flowers with bright red outlines on the petal edges

replant them about 6 to 8" apart

starting for us in early March

Aristolochia watsonii Helicodiceros The attractive and easy-to-grow southwestAristolochia watsonii is a fascinating North American native Dutchman's pipe, hailing from dry, hot, rocky slopes in Arizona, New Mexico, and into northern Mexico. The long, hastate leaves clothe the wiry prostrate stems that expand out to 3'. When grown in sun, the foliage is a lovely bronze purple, turning green in shade. Starting in summer, the small bronze bong shaped flowers occur in the leaf axils. Watson's Dutchman's pipe is loved by both rock