Botanical Name: Thunbergia alata
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Common Name: Black-Eyed Susan Vine  
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Annual, Vine

 

Height Range

3-6'

 

Flower Color

Orange, Yellow

 

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

High

 

Growth Rate

Fast

 

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Tropical, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Patio, Walls / Fences

 

Special Uses

Container, Screen, Hanging Baskets

 

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Information by: Stephanie Duer
Photographer: Steve Mullany

  • Description

  • Notes

This tender vine is usually started from seeds and treated as an annual. It is a twining climber, growing from 3 to 6 feet; needs support. Flowers are funnel-shaped, and range from cream to deep orange, but all with a black eye. Best flower displays are in late summer to early fall. Annual.
Grow in part shade to full sun, in fertile, well-drained soil. Seeds are generally planted after danger of frost has past.