Akebia quinata

Chocolate Vine

Small deep green five leaflet foliage with a blue-green underside Spicy smelling brownish purple flowers. Twining habit. Native to Japan and China. Can become overly vigorous in rich soil.

Height

30 Inches

USDA Hardiness Zone 4

Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure

•	Sun
•	Partial Shade

Soil Moisture Preference

•

Average

Habit

•

Trailing

Attracts Wildlife

•	Butterflies

Season of Interest (Flowering)

•

Summer

Season of Interest (Foliage)

•	Fall
•	Summer
•	Spring

Foliage Color

•	Blue
•	Green

Plant Sub-Group

•	Perennial Vines