Holboellia coriacea
Holboellia coriacea is an uncommonly-grown vine with thick, glossy, evergreen foliage and clusters of white fragrant flowers.
Holboellia coriacea is an uncommonly-grown yet very worthwhile vigorous vine with thick, glossy, evergreen foliage and abundant clusters of pendulous, white or sometimes bluish, fragrant flowers followed by edible purple fruit that look like sausages, hence the common name. It is related to the chocolate vine, Akebia. It may be semi-evergreen in colder zones.
Common Name: Sausage Vine - [Clematis Pre-Order]
Family: Lardizabalaceae (The Lardizabala Family)
Zone Hardiness: 7-10
Light: Part Shade, Full Shade
Height: 15-25'
Width: 8-10'
Primary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Secondary Bloom Colour: Blue
Bloom Time: Late Winter - Early Spring
Foliage Colour: Green
Class: Evergreen
Type: Vine
Soil Moisture: Average
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: Yes
Berries: Purple
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat:
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Geographical Origin: Asia - China and Japan
