Black- eyed susan vine is native to tropical africa. Pollinator attractor, frequently visited by butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. · not to be confused with the similarly named perennial, black eyed susan vines are beautiful, trailing plants that brighten up any garden. Thunbergia alata ( black - eyed susan vine ) is a vigorous twining evergreen vine , often grown as an annual, with lush heart-shaped green leaves and attractive single yellow-orange flowers, 2 in. · the black- eyed susan vine is a tropical perennial often grown as an annual flowering plant with trumpet-shaped orange to yellow blooms and dark brown-maroon centers. Certified master gardener laura elsner will walk you through how to grow versatile and beautiful black- eyed susan vine. Across (5 cm), adorned with dark purple- black throats. In warm climates, it behaves as a short-lived perennial, while in cooler regions, it acts as an annual. In warmer climates, it can be grown as a perennial, but most gardeners use it to add an annual splash of color and height to summer garden spaces. Black - eyed susan vine is commonly grown in the midwest as a season annual to provide color in a vertical setting. The latin name, thunbergia, is a nod to peter carl thunberg, swedish botanist of the late 18th century. · black-eyed susan vine is a sun-loving flowering vine that does best in rich, well-draining soil. Seeds germinate in 7-14 days. Thunbergia alata is a fast-growing, free-flowering vine. · this attractive vine can be grown in containers, up fences, and up and around other structures in your garden. Sometimes referred to as thunbergia, black eyed susan vines are used to adorn trellises, attract pollinators, and brighten otherwise drab garden spaces. Ornamental, trellis climber, container plant.
