Aristolochia elegans or Calico vine pipevine
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CALICO VINE Aristolochia elegans
Host or Larval Food Plant for
Gold Rim Swallowtail / Polydamas Swallowtail Butterfly
Battus polydamus
Scroll down for plant information. Calico Vine flower Aristolochia elegans |
 Gold Rim Butterfly also called Polydamas Swallowtail Butterfly Battus polydamas |
 Gold Rim Swallowtail butterfly caterpillar Polydamas Swallowtail butterfly caterpillar Battus polydamas |
Botanical Name: Aristolochia elegans
Common Names: Calico Flower
Plant type: Vine
Zone: 8 - 10
Light: Light shade
Size: Grows to 15 feet with support
Water: Average water needs.
Soil: Well drained soil
Propagation: Seed
Bloom: Deep Burgundy and White, unusual shape like a smoking pipe.
Note: Host plant for Gold Rim Swallowtail
Note: All of the plant is poisonous
Note: Free Seed is available, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to
Shady Oak Butterfly Farm
12876 SW CR 231
Brooker, FL 32622