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    Akebia longeracemosa

    Also Known As

    • Akebia longiracemosa
    • Taiwanese Akebia

    Plant type

    vine

    size

    • H: 4'-20'
    • W: 4'-20'

    planting zones

    • 7a-11

    Akebia longeracemosa plant details

    Akebia longeracemosa is a broadleaf evergreen vine with green foliage. In spring purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Akebia longeracemosa

    Plant type: vine
    Plant family: lardizabalaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 20 FT - wide, 4 FT - 20 FT - tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Akebia longeracemosa

    USDA Zones: 7a - 11
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: heat and humidity
    Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Rare from the mountains of Taiwan, this vigorous vine, collected by Wynn-Jones, offers its unique and wonderful fragrant red-purple flowers in 8" long pendulous racemes; flowering in May to July, later than A. quinata, its delicate looking 5-fingered leaves look pretty when this vine covers a fence or trellis. S-PSh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Akebia longeracemosa plant

    How to Grow Akebia longeracemosa

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Akebia longeracemosa 'Victor's Secret'

    aka Victor's Secret Chocolate Vine

    Plant Type

    Vine

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 8'-10'

    Width: 3'-10'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - occasional
    Photo of Akebia longeracemosa 'Victor's Secret' by Patricia Cunningham
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    Akebia quinata

    aka Chocolate Vine, Fiveleaf Akebia

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Vine

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 20'-40'

    Width: 1'-40'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Akebia quinata foliage by plant lust
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    Akebia quinata 'Alba'

    aka Alba Chocolate Vine, Alba Fiveleaf Akebia, White Fiveleaf Akebia

    Plant Type

    Vine

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 25'-40'

    Width: 5'-40'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - occasional
    Photo of Akebia quinata 'Alba' flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Akebia quinata 'Rosea'

    aka Akebia quinata rosea, Chocolate Vine, Rosea Fiveleaf Akebia

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Vine

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 15'-30'

    Width: 5'-30'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Akebia quinata 'Rosea' flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Akebia trifoliata

    aka Threeleaf Akebia

    Plant Type

    Vine

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 15'-25'

    Width: 5'-25'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - occasional
    Photo of Akebia trifoliata flower, foliage by Kenpei
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