five-leaf akebia (chocolate vine)
Akebia quinata
five-leaf akebia (chocolate vine)
Akebia quinata
| Decoration form | leaves, fragrant flowers |
|---|---|
| Color of flowers | brown and purple with fragrant |
| Flowering month | IV, V IV, V |
| Evergreen plant | no |
| Plants height |
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| Annual growth | 1-3 m |
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| Frost hardiness | 6A - 8 Zones 6A - 8 |
A vigorous climber with attractive foliage and flowers. Leaves semi-evergreen, composed of 5 leathery, notched leaflets. Stems, violet at first and turning brown with age, twine around the supports. Flowers small, female chocolate-brown and male pink, slightly cinnamon scented. Unusual, conspicuous, sausage-shaped fruits. It's suitable for training over various kinds of supports, as well as for clambering into a tree. An excellent subject for covering arbors and pergolas. It may be used as ground cover.