Akebia quinata Shirobana white Chocolate Vine of this Five Leaf Akebia quinata or better known as white Chocolate Vine. This perennial vines has these white flowers and grows from 20 feet to 40 feet. A fast grower that likes to be in full or partial sun. This vine likes moist soil and adapts to many soil types Flowers in late spring and is hardy in zones 4 – 8.