Akebia quinata bears no
scent of chocolate for me.
But the fruity fragrant blossoms are incredible just the same. I have taken
it into the mid teens and not had any dieback. And maybe best of all it seems to be
less prone to leaping out from its appointed area at every opportunity than most.
In some areas, particularly in the North East Akebia quinata has become a
pest and is on the local noxious weed lists.
I don't look for the Chocolate Vine to provide any distant background highlights.
The dark fragrant blooms need a close look, or an attuned nose to be
noticed. Yet they are worth the attention, as they are quite
beautiful.
Akebia quinata blooms for about 2 months starting in February
If you like chocolate you should also see the Chocolate
Cosmos and the Chocolate Lily
High
resolution images of
Akebia quinata are available.
