calico flower
Aristolochia littoralis
USDA zones9 to 12
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size8 to 20 feet tall3 to 6 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Creamy white mottled with purple-brown
Notes
Calico flower (Aristolochia littoralis) is a vine for trellises, fences, and arbors. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 9 and warmer, down to about 20°F (-7°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes full or part sun and average moisture. Creamy white flowers with purple-brown mottling open from mid to late summer into early autumn. The vine can climb 8 to 20 feet tall.
Pairs well with Nightshade, Mexican heather, and Giant chain fern.
Native range
South America, Central America, and southern United States.