Aristolochia californica 'Bridge Party' New this Terra Nova introduction from

this Terra Nova introduction from the days of yore proves a cheerful garden component

In early summer

To 2 ft tall x 6 ft wide with blue

larger than most

The plant often tinted orange in sun or with winter frost

Aristolochia californica 'Bridge Party' New this Terra Nova introduction fromThis selection of the native Dutchman's pipe, discovered by plantsman Roger Warner, can be a vine to 8 ft or so. Deciduous, with 3, heart shaped leaves and olive green stems that are quite attractive in their winter leaflessness. In spring and sometimes beyond into summer, coppery orange throated flowers appear the Dutchman's pipes of the common name Sun to part shade with afternoon protection in the hottest climates. Happy with extreme summer