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Aristolochia species are choice host plants for the amazing Pipevine Swallowtail butterfly.\nThis is a fantastic and rare addition to your garden\/ habitat restoration to add interest and native biodiversity while preserving this species ex situ.\n\nWater Use: Low\nLight Requirement: Sun , Part Shade\nSoil Moisture: Dry\nDrought Tolerance: High\nHeat Tolerant: yes\nConditions Comments: Grows on rocky slopes in desert Southwest and in Mexico.\n\nGERMINATION:\nSoaking desert snakeroot seeds is a very important process. The seeds have a hard outer shell which can be tough for them to germinate.\na. Soak in water for 24-48 hours\nb. If longer time soaking, change water every 24 hours\n\nGermination: Heat is extremely important in germinating desert snake root.\na. A Heat mat or a heat lamp can be used to warm them\nb. 85°-90° is an excellent temperature for germination\nc. You can use a small container and fill it with a thin layer of sand for sprouting\nd. 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