Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Lardizabalaceae

Genus:

Akebia

Species:

Akebia × pentaphylla

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Vine

Height:

900 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

apr,may

Bloom Colors:

purple, maroon

Native Range

Japan

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Prefers fertile soils with organic matter

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Seeds exhibit variable germination; fresh seed germinates better than stored seed. Requires consistent moisture during germination period.

Propagation data sourced from Claude AI