Quick answer: Woolly pipevine (Aristolochia tomentosa) is native to 7 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. No live listing of the true species was found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun, Part Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Medium |
| Soil | Rich, moist, well-drained |
| Bloom | May-Jun |
| Height | Vine, to 30 ft |
| Wildlife value | Larval host for Pipevine Swallowtail |
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 16 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
No live seed or plant listing found as of 16 Sep 2026. That means our last search didn't surface one — not that the plant is unavailable. Try a regional native-plant nursery.
Quick answers about Woolly pipevine
Where is Woolly pipevine native?
Woolly pipevine (Aristolochia tomentosa) is native to Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Woolly pipevine bloom?
Woolly pipevine blooms May-Jun. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Woolly pipevine need?
Light: Sun, Part Shade. Water: Medium. Soil: Rich, moist, well-drained. Mature height: Vine, to 30 ft.
Is Woolly pipevine good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Larval host for Pipevine Swallowtail.
Where can I buy Woolly pipevine?
We haven't found an online listing of the true wild species as of 16 Sep 2026. A regional native-plant nursery or native seed company is your best source; ask for Aristolochia tomentosa by its scientific name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Woolly pipevine.
- Redbay Persea borbonia
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- Southern wax myrtle Morella cerifera
- Yaupon holly Ilex vomitoria
- Bald cypress Taxodium distichum
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