Dutchman's Pipe Flowers Seed - Aristolochia contorta, Perennial, Rare exotic vine

Aristolochia contorta — Dutchman’s Pipe, Snakeroot, or Ma Dou Ling — is a rare, exotic perennial vine from the Aristolochiaceae family with a long history of traditional medicinal use in Chinese herbalism. Growing 5–6 feet tall, it produces the distinctive curved, pipe-shaped flowers that give the genus its common name. Collected in Russia; minimum hardiness Zone 4. Germination rate: 83% | Purity: 98% | ~79,904 seeds per pound.

⚠️ Caution: Aristolochia species contain aristolochic acid, which has been associated with serious toxicity including kidney damage and carcinogenicity at high doses. This plant is for ornamental and botanical use only. Do not use medicinally without guidance from a qualified healthcare professional. Keep away from children and pets.

Plant Highlights

• Rare, exotic perennial vine with distinctive curved, pipe-shaped flowers (Dutchman’s Pipe form)
• Long history of traditional medicinal use in Chinese herbalism (consult a qualified practitioner before use)
• Hardy perennial vine to Zone 4; grows 5–6 feet tall
• Collected in Russia; high germination rate (83%) and purity (98%)
• ~79,904 seeds per pound

Germination Guide

1. Pre-soak: Soak seeds in water for 24 hours.
2. Cold stratification: Cold-moist stratify for 90 days (moist sand/peat in sealed bag in refrigerator).
3. Sow: After stratification, sow 1/4 inch deep. Tamp soil firmly. Mulch the seed bed.
4. Preferred method: Fall sowing in mulched beds is preferred over artificial stratification — let natural winter cold do the work for spring emergence.

Germination rate: 83% | Purity: 98% | Collection locale: Russia

Planting Specs

• Common name: Dutchman’s Pipe, Snakeroot, Ma Dou Ling
• Botanical name: Aristolochia contorta
• Family: Aristolochiaceae
• Type: Perennial vine
• Height: 5–6 feet | Min. Hardiness Zone: 4
• Seeds per pound: ~79,904 | Germination: 83% | Purity: 98%
• Collection locale: Russia
• Sowing: Pre-soak 24 hrs + 90-day cold stratification; sow 1/4 inch deep; fall sowing preferred
• ⚠️ Caution: Contains aristolochic acid — do not use medicinally without professional guidance. Ornamental use only.