Botanical Name: Thunbergia alata
Common Name: Black eyed Susan vine Type of Plant: dicot: annual Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape twining, twisting vine with climbing branches; grown as a short-lived perennial or as an annual Height to 6' Spread to 6' Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoor full sun to partial shade Soil ordinary garden soil Hardiness tender (zones 17, 23, 24) as perennial; all zones as annual Morphology: Leaves triangular to 3" long, coarsely toothed, both surfaces rough, slender winged petioles - 2" long Flowers to 1/2" across, orange yellow tubular flower with purple center Fruit small capsule Propagation: seed Usage: grown as an annual vine on a trellis or arbor - sometimes used as a hanging basket Landscape Care: Watering needs regular watering Fertilizing balanced, slow release at planting Pruning pinch back occasionally to encourage bushiness Pests/Diseases none Origin: Tropical Africa Family: Acanthaceae Notes: |
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