THUNBERGIA alata Black-Eyed Susan Vine

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Thunbergia alata, also known as black-eyed Susan vine, is a tropical East African vine. Blooms from summer to fall, but the best time to see it is in the late summer and fall, when the high summer temperatures have subsided. White, creamy white, light yellow, and sulphur yellow flowers are...
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Thunbergia alata, also known as black-eyed Susan vine, is a tropical East African vine. Blooms from summer to fall, but the best time to see it is in the late summer and fall, when the high summer temperatures have subsided. White, creamy white, light yellow, and sulphur yellow flowers are available in a range of cultivars. It can be used as a partial or full ground cover.

Number of Seeds Max Coverage Area (Square Ft.)
0.5OZ 531 26
1OZ 1,063 52
1/4LB 4,250 208
1/2LB 8,500 415
1LB 17,000 830
5LB 85,000 4,150

Scientific Name: Thunbergia Alata

Common Name: Black-Eyed Susan Vine

Plant Type: Tender Perennial, Climbers

Family: Acanthaceae

Zone: 10-11

Native Range: Tropical Africa

Full Growth Height: 36-96"

Width in Across: 36-72 "

Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Blooming Season: Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall

Flower: Showy, Evergreen

Pollinators: Butterflies

Flower Color: Yellow-Orange

Tolerate: Drought, Rocky Soil, Dry Soil

Water Requirement: Average

Maintenance: Medium

Soil Type: Sand, Loam, Chalk, Well-Drained, Moist

Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Uses: Annual, Ground Cover, Informal and Cottage Gardens, Mediterranean Garden

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