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Thunbergia alata (Black-eyed Susan vine)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 34407



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Scrophulariales
Family: Acanthaceae
Genus: Thunbergia
Species: Thunbergia alata
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Annual
  • Vine
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Height (Maximum) edit
  • 5 to 10 feet (1 1/2 to 3 m)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 5 to 10 feet (1 1/2 to 3 m)
Flowering Start edit
  • Flowers Continuously
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Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Medium
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  • Wall/Trellis
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
  • Moist
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Bloom Colour edit
  • Orange
  • Yellow/Gold
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Propagation Techniques edit
  • Seed
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Netty (13946)
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featherphobia (181)


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  Zainul (2) wrote on Sep 29 2009
The flower has a great contrast of colors.The petals and the central area are wonderfully demarcated.The green leaves and flowers also present superb beauty.

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featherphobia (181) wrote on Jun 08 2010
Fast grower in hot weather. Will cover a trellis quickly. Re-seeds readly, they come up early and do not mind being transplanted. Great for butterflies and bees.

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