|
You've found the famous Dave's Garden website! Join this friendly global community that shares tips and ideas for home and gardens, along with seeds and plants! Check out the DG homepage for a brief overview of what you'll find in this gardening mega-site.
|
|
 |
| Author |
Content |
judyfoes
West Milford, NJ
May 7, 2008
9:11 PM Post #4921666
|
I found this plant at the New Jersey Botanical Garden in Ringwood. The bloom is dark purple. The flower parts (petals, sepals, anthers) are in multiples of three but the leaf looks like a dicot. 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
plantaholic186
Winnetka, IL
May 7, 2008
9:21 PM Post #4921716
|
That's an Akebia quinata:
[HYPERLINK@davesgarden.com]
|
GardenGuyKin
Willamette Valley, OR
(Zone 8a)
May 7, 2008
10:04 PM Post #4921966
|
I agree with Plantaholic that it is an Akebia.
Because it has leaves of three I believe it's
Akebia trifoliata |
plantaholic186
Winnetka, IL
May 7, 2008
10:56 PM Post #4922253
|
GGK- I thought about A. trifoliata as well, but there are some leaves in the background that have five leaflets. A. trifoliata is pretty rare, so I suggested the quinata. Maybe there are two vines there? |
plantmum
Napa, CA
(Zone 9b)
May 8, 2008
8:49 AM Post #4923207
|
One of my favorite vines! |
iamakylady53
Louisville, KY
(Zone 6a)
May 8, 2008
4:41 PM Post #4925138
|
You are supposed to plant two types of Akebia to get the flowers, that is probably why you are seeing 3 and 5 leaves in the pic. I have both.
Kathy |
plantaholic186
Winnetka, IL
May 8, 2008
9:30 PM Post #4926370
|
Lucky you! I had an A. trifoliata a decade ago at my previous garden, which I foolishly left there. I have yet to find another : ( But I do have A. quinata 'Alba'... |
plantmum
Napa, CA
(Zone 9b)
May 9, 2008
10:03 AM Post #4928271
|
I have had just one for a long time and it flowers very well. Generally having two of a plant does not affect flowers, it affects the fruit (pollination). |
ecrane3
Dublin, CA
(Zone 9a)
May 9, 2008
10:12 AM Post #4928313
|
Plantmum is right, plants will flower regardless of whether there are any other plants around. If you want seeds that's when you need two. |
|
You cannot post until you register, login and subscribe. Other Plant Identification Threads you might be interested in:
|
