Five leaved Akebia or Chocolate Vine
Akebia quinata
Description
Fast growing woody, semi-evergreen vine produces fragrant chocolate-purple flowers in summer and violet seed pods (about 4 inches) that split open in the fall. Great as a vine or a groundcover. Very adaptable; tolerates full sun to full shade and all types of soil conditions.
- Botanical Name
- Akebia quinata
- Height
- 20-40'
- Width
- 6-9'
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun Partial Sun Filtered Sun Afternoon Shade Full Shade
- Soil Type
- Acidic Alkaline Saturated Well Draining
- Bloom Time
- Spring
- Bloom Colors
- Purple
- Foliage Colors
- Dark Green