It is especially good at covering chainlink and other wire fences - I use it to screen a chicken coop from sight. It's also nice growing up a trellis on the patio or near an entry where the striking flowers can be seen at eye level by passers-by. Features Beautiful foiliage, unusual flowers, freedom from pests and ease of growth make this one of my favorite vines. A cousin, Virginia Snakeroot, was sometimes used to treat malaria and other diseases. Many Aristolochias contain the alkaloid aristolochine and other components - consider all of these plants highly toxic and avoid their use.
Incorrect doses can cause vomiting, pain and even death.