10 seeds - Akebia quinata Seeds- Chocolate Vine, Raisin Vine, Five-Leafed Akebia ! 10 seeds - Akebia quinata Seeds- Chocolate Vine, Raisin Vine, Five-Leafed Akebia ! This is a frilly vine, excellent for fast cover on trellises and fences, and very easy to grow. Native to China and Korea, Chocolate Vine is hardy to zone 5, may lose its leaves in northern climates, but the new foliage is purple, very cool. Akebia does best in partial shade, is not fussy about soil and is fairly drought-tolerant. Description: Glossy dark green leaves are oval-shaped, and grow in clusters of five. Vines produce many dangling purple flowers with three petals in the spring, and vines sometimes produce fruits that resemble eggplants late in the summer. Fruits are edible, the akebia is related to the kiwi, and has tiny black seeds embedded in the pulp as a kiwi does. Zone: Grows in zones 4 to 8, and is evergreen in zones 6 and higher. Size: The chocolate vine will climb on supports or scramble up to 40 feet. Exposure: Flowers and fruits are best in full sun, but the vine is very shade tolerant and will grow in woodland settings. Bloom Period: Early spring, ranging from March to May