Vigorously spreading, Akebia quinata (Chocolate Vine) is a dainty semi-evergreen, twining, woody vine with dangling racemes of small, wine-red flowers with a
spicy, chocolate fragrance in spring. The blooms stand out against the bright green foliage which becomes purple flushed in cold weather. An excellent climber for covering an arch or pergola.
Height: 48 - 72"
Spacing: 4-6'
Spread: 4-6'
Light Required: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Color: Lilac-Purple
Blooms: Late Spring, Early Summer
Zone: 4-9
Flower Form: Small lilac-purple flowers with 3 petals, held in groups of 2 to 5 flowers. Separate male and female flowers on the same plant.
Growth Rate: Moderate
Pruning: Prune in Spring after flowering if needed After flowering in late Spring