Thunbergia alata
BLACK EYED SUSAN
Acanthaceae

 
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Plant type: semi-deciduous twining climber

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
3m
Plant habit
 
3m

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Flowers: orange & black

Flowering Time: Any time of the year
 
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Thunbergia alata
BLACK EYED SUSAN
Acanthaceae

 

  Plant type: semi-deciduous twining climber

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
3m
Plant habit
 
3m

FEATURES

Flowers: orange & black

Flowering Time: Any time of the year


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical & cottage designs

Uses: hanging basket, groundcovers, trellis, spillover

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average



HAZARDS

Weed Potential: yes






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