Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Lardizabalaceae

Genus:

Akebia

Species:

Akebia quinata

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Vine

Height:

1200 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may

Bloom Colors:

purple, maroon

Native Range

China, Japan, Korea

Wildlife Benefits

Bees:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

good drainage preferred

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

thrives in forested areas with organic matter

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Seeds exhibit variable germination and may benefit from cleaning off fruit pulp. Some seeds may remain dormant for extended periods.

Propagation data sourced from Claude AI