Akebia quinata --Chocolate Vine-- Hibiscus evergreen to light frosts especially

evergreen to light frosts especially once established

Produces clusters of deep red-rose fuzzy flowers with a butterscotch scent

and sometimes called "Long Mulberry" because of the fruit shape

You've NEVER seen anything like this blooming bulb

polyphenols

Akebia quinata --Chocolate Vine-- Hibiscus evergreen to light frosts especiallyReally unusual!! This climbing shrubby vine makes a plethora of gorgeous mahogany flowers in the spring, and they smell just like chocolate! In the fall, it forms fruit that looks like little eggplants related to kiwi, they look similar inside except a gorgeous lilac shade. Five petalled leaves used for tea in Japan.