This semi evergreen climber has a twinning reddish stems and forms a dense cover over a strong support. It has light green divided leaves that turn purplish during autumn and the fragrant purplish cup-shaped flowers appear in a cluster during spring.

Hardiness zones 5 to 9

Akebia quinata is naturally found from central China to Korea and Japan growing in well drained moderately fertile humus rich soil in a semi shaded to full sun position and is frost and drought tollerant. 

The Five Leaf Akebia is grown for its dainty appearance and foliage. It is grown on trellis or over pergolas for shade and on wire supports for screening. It is also used in fragrant gardens and may be evergreen in warmer climates. It establishing in 2 years and is suitable for coastal and low-mountain regions. ID 308

Akebia (a-KEE-bee-a) quinata (kwi-NAH-ta)

Lardizabalaceae (la-dis-ah-bal-AY-see-ee)