Hi Alana,
right now I am growing the Dutchman's Pipevine here in my house,my first time that they came up from seeds and I am happy with the results.
I will probably leave mine in the house til they get established then repot them and put them outside next spring..So far they are growing very well close to the window with all the light but not too bright so they won't dry out..
Greetings
Susanne(SUE)

Thank you Susanne. That sounds hopeful. I am going to try that too. Good luck with yours!

Poisondart - the tropical pipevine, A. elegans, is poisonous for Gulf Frits. Gold Rims can be raised on it, but I don't think they make it up as far as Kentucky. If you're planning on using it for a host plant for the GFs, it won't work for them. The caterpillars will die on it.

Pipevines that will work in your area are the ones that are not considered tropical, like A. serpentaria, A. tomentosa, A. macrophylla, and A. clematitis.

Susan

Thank you so much Susan, for that information! I am not growing it as a host plant for any butterfly specifically, but in an effort to add to my butterfly friendly garden in general. If it will not be of any value to wildlife in my area, I will certainly want to try some of the others.

Hey Susan,
you ment Pipevine-Swallowtails instead of GF's right??
I know that my Dutchman is not the right one for the Pipevine SWT's, but I was very happy when it germinated..
Greetings
Susanne(SUE)