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Akebia Quinata (Chocolate Vine)


Akebia quinata is a twining woody vine and a vigorous climber. Its dense green foliage is divided into groups of five leaves. Its flowers, which appear in spring, are small and can be obscured by the foliage. They are chocolate-scented, hence the common name. The flowers of the species are purple, but can vary by [...]

Tropical-Looking Vines


Adding a backdrop of climbing vines will give your garden a lush, tropical rainforest look. Actinidia kolomikta ‘Arctic Beauty’ (Hardy kiwi vine) : Zone 4-8 Akebia quinata (Chocolate vine) : Zone 4-9 Aristolochia macrophylla (Dutchman’s pipe) : Zone 4-8 Bignonia capreolata : Zone 6-9 Campsis radicans (Trumpet creeper) : Zone 5-9 Clematis x hybrida (Clematis): [...]