Chocolate Vine

Chocolate vine is a perennial vine that is native to Asia as well as parts of North America. The chocolate vine gets its name both from the rich purplish-brown blooms that cover the vine, as well as the delicate chocolate scent of the flowers. The vine produces glossy dark green leaves that are oval-shaped and grow in clusters of five. The dangling flowers bloom in the spring (March to May), sometimes followed by fruits that resemble eggplants late in the summer. The fruit chocolate vines produce is edible, but not very enjoyable. If you choose to harvest it, you may recognize they resemble kiwi, with tiny black seeds embedded in the pulp.  Growth Habit This vine grows quickly and vigorously, adding several feet a growing season. Hardy in zones 4-8. Care Chocolate vine is shade tolerant and will grow well in covered woodland settings but the the best flowering and fruiting will occur when the plant is located in full sun, so if that is your priority, plant the vine somewhere where yo