Akebia quinata |
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Five-leaf Akebia |
This deciduous vine to 20' bears small, pendant dark-burgundy purple flowers in spring and edible fruit in summer. The three flared, round petals are cup-shaped. It exhibits a delicate, woodsy look with dark green palmate leaves and oval leaflets. This plant should be grown in sun to part shade, receiving average watering. -Monterey Bay Nursery
Plant Type
Ground cover, Vine
Height Range
3-6', 6-12', 12-25', 25-40'
Flower Color
Pink, Purple
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Blue Green, Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Purple
Fruit Season
Fall
Apply as little fertilizer as possible.
If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.