If you are a butterfly person living in Zones 4 - 8 who has an extensive butterfly garden, I would guess you have at least one Dutchman's Pipe (Aristolochia durior) planted in your garden. The Dutchman's Pipe is simply one of the best butterfly magnets there is.  The deciduous vine is a rapid grower and can reach the height of 30 feet in full sun or light shade. If training up a trellis, please make sure you have a sturdy one as the vines can become heavy. The deep green leaves are heart shaped and 6 to 10 inches in size making for a great privacy screen or a focal point on trellises, fences or posts.

The Dutchman's Pipe is a favorite for butterfly enthusiasts as the plant has such dense foliage and flowers and attracts Pipevine Swallowtail (Battus philenor) butterflies. The Dutchman's Pipe is a larva host plant for the Swallowtail and if you have host plants such as Dutchman's Pipe, the Swallowtail will make your garden home.