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Product Description
Akebia Quinata, also known as Chocolate Vine, produces fragrant flowers that add charm and a tropical feel to cottage gardens. This heirloom, GMO-free variety is easy to grow and maintains a vigorous climbing habit.
Product Features:
Plant Type: Akebia Quinata
Flower Color: Purple-brown
Growth Habit: Climbing vine
Seed Type: Heirloom, GMO-Free
Sun Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Requirement: Well-draining soil
Maintenance: Low
Planting Instructions:
Sow seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors after frost danger has passed.
Lightly cover seeds with soil.
Space plants 24–36 inches apart for climbing room.
Keep soil moist during germination.
Germination typically takes 2–4 weeks.
Provide support for climbing and prune to control growth.

Life Cycle
Perennial climbing vine
Planting Season
Warm season
Growth Habit
Vigorous climbing growth suitable for trellises and fences
Flavor Profile
Sweet edible fruit pulp (in mature plants)
Plant Characteristics
Purple-brown fragrant flowers with elegant palmate green leaves
Use
Garden arches, pergolas, fences, cottage gardens, edible landscapes
Growing Conditions
Thrives in sunny to partially shaded locations with fertile, well-drained soil
Harvest Advantages
Produces ornamental flowers and decorative vine growth
Plant Resistance
Hardy and adaptable once established
Scientific Name: Akebia quinata
Seed Names
Akebia Quinata / Chocolate Vine Seeds
Seed Type
Heirloom & GMO Free
Akebia Quinata, commonly known as Chocolate Vine, is a fast-growing ornamental climber admired for its fragrant purple-brown flowers and lush foliage. These heirloom plants are perfect for covering trellises, pergolas, and fences, creating a charming cottage garden look. In warm seasons, the plant may also produce unique purple fruits with edible pulp, making it both decorative and interesting in home gardens.
Light Requirement
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Planting Depth
Sow about ¼ inch deep
Sowing Method
Start indoors in seed trays or direct sow outdoors
Plant Spacing
36–48 inches
Days to Maturity
120–150 days
Soil Preparation
Cold stratification recommended for 30–60 days for better germination
Hardiness Zones
USDA 4–9
Water Needs
Moderate; prefers well-drained soil
Planting Season
Spring / Early Summer
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
100
Up to 225–400 sq ft
500
Up to 450–800 sq ft
1000
Up to 900–1600 sq ft