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Thunbergia alata

Black-Eyed Susan

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Steve Mullany

 

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

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.