Chocolate Vine Plant – Akebia quinata | Live Rooted Starter Vine | 8–16 Inches Tall | Fragrant Purple Flowers | Fast Growing Climber

Add a unique and fragrant climbing vine to your garden with Akebia quinata, commonly known as Chocolate Vine. This fast-growing vine produces beautiful reddish-purple flowers in spring with a subtle spicy fragrance, followed by ornamental foliage and potential edible fruits in fall. You will receive a healthy, well-rooted starter plant that has been cut back to encourage strong new growth. Perfect for trellises, fences, and arbors, this versatile vine brings both beauty and function to your outdoor space.
You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Akebia quinata (Chocolate Vine) plant
✔️ Height: approximately 8–16 inches (cut back)
✔️ Well-rooted starter plant in 2.5" x 3.5" pot
✔️ Fragrant flowering vine with ornamental foliage
✔️ Secure packaging for safe delivery

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Chocolate Vine
Botanical Name: Akebia quinata
Plant Type: Deciduous to semi-evergreen vine
Growth Stage: Rooted starter plant (cut back)
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; adaptable once established
Mature Height: 20–40 feet (with support)
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Zones: 4–8
Container Friendly: Yes, with pruning and support

💡 Care Tip: Provide a sturdy support structure for climbing. For fruit production, plant two different cultivars nearby to improve pollination success.