Aristolochia watsonii Helicodiceros It spreads underground at a

It spreads underground at a modest rate

It loves our gravelly crevice garden

arching stem of Tricyrtis perfoliata passes through the ends (perfoliate) of the glossy green leaves

topped in early spring with multi-flowered stalks

Aristolochia watsonii Helicodiceros It spreads underground at aAristolochia 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