Akebia quinata, March 2007

Plant of the Month, March 2007

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Akebia quinata

Extra notes and interesting information:

Give support for climbing; keep growth under control.

Give support for climbing; keep growth under control.

Recovers quickly when cut to the ground.

References:

Brenzel, Kathleen Norris, Ed. 2001. Sunset Western Garden Book. Sunset Publishing Corporation, Menlo Park, CA.

Common Name: Chocolate Vine

Plant type:
Family: Lardizabalaceae
Height/Spread: To over 20'

Leaves: Dainty leaves on 3-5 inch stalks, each divided into five deep green leaflets 203 inches long, notched at tips.

Flowers: Purple, the blooms are vanilla scented. It has interesting, edible fruit, looking like miniature purple cigars or sausages.
Bloom Time: March, April, May
Conditions: Requires less than regular watering. Needs regular moisture though. Full Shade, part sun/part shade or full sun.
Diseases/pests: No significant problems

Natural Range: Native to Japan, China and Korea
Hardiness: Grows fast in mild regions, slower where the winters are cold.
Location: Waterwise Garden (WW 08).

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