Chocolate vine

Akebia quinata

Akebia

Lardizabalaceae

Native Plants

Zone 5–9

🐾 Pet-Safe

This vigorous climbing vine thrives in partial shade with consistent moisture during the growing season. Provide sturdy support structures as it can reach 15-20 feet and may need annual pruning to control spread. Hardy in USDA zones 4-8 with fragrant chocolate-scented flowers in spring.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Moderate

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

120″ – 240″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

72″

Watering Schedule

Every 7-10 Days During Growing Season • Water Deeply Then Allow Soil To Dry Slightly Between Waterings

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Temperature

-10° – 90°F

Mature Spread

up to 120″

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Medium

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Alabama

Austria

China North-Central

China South-Central

China Southeast

Connecticut

Florida

Georgia

Indiana

Japan

Kentucky

Korea

Maryland

Masachusettes

Michigan

New Jersey

New York

New Zealand North

New Zealand South

North Carolina

Attracts

🐝 Bees

Sources

Data: trefle

Image: trefle.io — Taken Jun 4, 2021 by Sally Stocker (cc-by-sa)

Hardiness Zones

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