These unique, beautiful, semi-evergreen vines are becoming popular in gardens and landscapes throughout much of the U.S. You will enjoy growing these vigorous climbers on fences, walls, or arbors. Cascading deep green foliage accents the profuse, wonderfully fragrant flowers, which range in color from very dark purple to white. Plant two varieties and you will be rewarded with a unique and unusual, light blue, 4"- 6" long, edible fruit. When ripe, it splits open to reveal a row of black seeds in clear sweet pulp. If you want your garden to stand out, this will do it! Native to Japan and China, Akebia is prized there for its ornamental value and its fruit.