Thunbergia alata
Black-Eyed Susan
Description
This perennial vine (grown as an annual) will grow to about 10' tall and has small green leaves with tubular white (and other color cultivar) flowers that bloom all summer. This is a highly combustible plant.
Plant Type
Ground cover, Annual, Vine
Height Range
6-12', 12-25'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Meadow, Ranch, Tropical, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Patio, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
n/a
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.