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Black- Eyed Susan Vine

Thunbergia Alata 'Yellow Form'

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Overview

Thunbergia alata 'Yellow Form', commonly known as Black-Eyed Susan Vine, showcases vibrant yellow petals encircling a dark eye, adding a pop of color to trellises and fences. It's a fast-growing annual reaching 6-8 feet in height, suitable for USDA zones 10-11. Prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Ideal for vertical interest in small spaces, this vine also thrives in hanging baskets and containers.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 3–10Type Ground cover, VineClimate Subtropical
Black- Eyed Susan Vine (Thunbergia Alata 'Yellow Form') — commonly known as Black-Eyed Susan Vine
Black- Eyed Susan Vine (Thunbergia Alata 'Yellow Form') — showcases vibrant yellow petals encircling a dark eye

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Vine
Family
Acanthaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Black- Eyed Susan Vine (Thunbergia Alata 'Yellow Form') — commonly known as Black-Eyed Susan Vine
Black- Eyed Susan Vine (Thunbergia Alata 'Yellow Form') — showcases vibrant yellow petals encircling a dark eye

Photograph: Forest & Kim Starr, CC BY 3.0 · source

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