Black-Eyed Susan Vine
Thunbergia alata
Black-Eyed Susan Vine is a climber for focal point, suited to full sun and loam, flowering Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct.
| Type | Climber |
|---|---|
| Mature height | 240 cm |
| Spread | 60 cm |
| Aspect | full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Hardiness | USDA 10a-11a |
| Pollinator-friendly | Yes |
| Pet-safe | Not confirmed |
Where to use it in a border
At around 240 cm, it sits best toward the back of a border, or on its own as a focal point with room around it. Give it about 60 cm of room to spread. It is hardy across USDA zones 10a to 11a, so check it suits your area before planting.
It appears in our lists of full sun, pollinator-friendly plants.
Border Builder uses Black-Eyed Susan Vine's height, spread, soil, bloom months and companions to place it in a full border plan for your own conditions, on iPhone and iPad.
Flowering through the year
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Worth knowing
- Its flowers are valued by bees and other pollinators.
Good companions
Plants that share its conditions and style, chosen to complement its place in the border:
- Allium 'Purple Sensation'to edge in front
- Avensto edge in front
- Bacopato edge in front
- Bearded iristo edge in front
- Calibrachoato edge in front
- Camasto edge in front