Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Lardizabalaceae

Genus:

Akebia

Species:

Akebia longeracemosa

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Vine

Height:

1000 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

apr,may

Bloom Colors:

purple, maroon

Native Range

CHN, TAI

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from cold stratification and germination can be erratic; fresh seed germinates more readily than stored seed.

Propagation data sourced from Claude AI