Aristolochia californica 4" pot proteaceae the flower heads get larger

the flower heads get larger as the bulb ages and the show goes on as the seed head matures into an straw pinwheel that can be saved for decorating indoors

3" trumpet-shaped flowers are candy striped with hot pink and white with a bright yellow tube

Beautifully variegated bilobed leaves are festooned with small

These are seed grow bulbs from Silverhill seeds and have been bloom size for several years

Very similar to Passiflora trifasciata but a much more vigorous grower in my experience

Aristolochia californica 4" pot proteaceae the flower heads get largerCalifornia Pipevine. California Dutchman's Pipe. This furry groundcover has golden brown, pipe like flowers and capsular fruit. California native. Attracts Swallowtail butterflies and acts as a food plant for the larva. (Aristolochiaceae) Light: Full sun. Water: Moderate water. Drought tolerant. Soil: Sharply draining. Fertilizer: All purpose fertilizer Hardiness: USDA Zone 9. Tolerates a pretty sharp frost.