Akebia quinata 'Leucanta' (Fiveleaf/Chocolate Akebia vine)

The Akebia quinata 'Leucanta', also known as Fiveleaf or Chocolate Akebia vine, is a vigorous and deciduous vine. It features beautiful, fragrant flowers that are chocolate-purple in color and bloom in early spring. The vine has dark green, palmate leaves that turn purplish red in autumn. It is an excellent choice for trellises, pergolas, or as a ground cover in woodland gardens.