The leaves are rich glossy green, about 3 inches long by 2 inches wide and grow closely, creating a dense mass of foilage. Slender woody stems twine gracefully in tight coils around fence wire and other supports to lift the vine to heights of 10 or 12 feet. The flowers are light green and covered with purple brown spots on the flared lips of the blossom in a pattern reminiscent of calico fabric. Location Aristolochia species are found all over the world. A. elegans, calico flower, is native to South America, with Brazil being its home territory.
Culture Requires only average soil to look good.
Does well in light sandy soils as well. Part sun to shade. Will endure short periods of drought and still look fresh. In zone 8 the tops will be killed to the ground in freezing weather but will return in the spring. By layers and by seed.