BLACK EYED SUSAN Vine

[ Thunbergia Alata ]

Season: Perennial/Annual
Height: 6-9 Foot
Bloom Season: June-October
Environment: Full Sun/Partial Sun
Zones: 9-10
As Annual: All Regions of North America

Black Eyed Susan Vine [ Thunbergia Alata ] is a twining perennial vine that can be grown as an annual, and it is native to tropical Africa. The plant produces decorative triangular leaves and masses of large, yellow to orange flowers with purplish black centers. It is a great plant for hanging baskets or for trellises. It can be used as a ground cover.

Black Eyed Susan Vine [ Thunbergia Alata ] is fast grower and blooms quickly from seed. The plant needs full sun to light shade and it is not very drought tolerant and must be watered regularly for optimum growth. Occasional trimming helps keep the plant growing vigorously and helps to promote more blooms.

The plant is excellent for hanging baskets.

PLANTING

Sow Inside: Before last frost
Sow Outside: Spring
Seed Depth: 1/4 Inch
Days to Emerge: 14 to 21

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