Scientific Name
Thunbergia alata

Common Name
Black-eyed Susan vine; Clock vine
Hardiness: Tender perennial grown as an annual
Habit: --
Growth Rate: Rapid
Texture: Medium
Height: 8'
Exposure: Morning sun and afternoon shade
Climbing Method: Twining stems
Flower/ Fruit: Yellow, white, orange flowers summer to fall
Comments: Start seedlings indoors in warm moist soil (germinates in 10 to 21 days); does not like intense heat; prefers light, well-drained soil and moderate to light fertilization
Cultivars: Alba (white), Aurantiaca (yellowish orange), Bakeri (white), Susy (mixed)
 
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