Akebia quinata
Five-Leaf Akebia
Description
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'
Width Range
1-3', 3-6', 6-12', 12-25'
Flower Color
Pink, Purple
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Blue Green, Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Purple
Fruit Season
Fall
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Invasive
Design Styles
English Cottage, Japanese
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Patio, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Erosion Control
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Dig-up patches of weeds and undesirable grasses from turf areas.
Use water to grow the turf you want, not the weeds you don't want! Once you have eliminated what you don't want, add sod or over-seed to repair the bare areas.