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Thunbergia alata 'Yellow Form'

Black- Eyed Susan Vine

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Steve Mullany

 

Description

This vine will grow to about 10' tall and has small green leaves with tubular yellow flowers that bloom all summer. This is a highly combustible plant. There are orange and white varieties as well.

 

Plant Type

Ground cover, Annual, Vine

Height Range

6-12', 12-25'

Flower Color

Yellow

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:

Turn sprinklers on and view them operating at least once a month.

Check for and fix missing drip emitters, leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes. One broken spray sprinkler can waste 100 gallons in a 10 minute watering cycle.