Thunbergia, Black-Eyed Susan Vine 'Alba'

Thunbergiaalata

Family
Acanthaceae (ah-kanth-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Thunbergia (thun-BER-jee-uh)
Species
alata (a-LAY-tuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Elk Grove, California

Darien, Connecticut

Zephyrhills, Florida

Crystal Lake, Illinois

Halifax, Massachusetts

Jackson, Missouri

East Amherst, New York

Warrensville, North Carolina

North Augusta, South Carolina

Roanoke, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Jackson, MO (Zone 6b) | May 2009 | positive

I grew this plant from seed. It grew around a pole that I had put vinyl coated fencing around. It was easy to grow and required no care...Read More

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Columbus, OH | October 2005 | positive

This is a great, low-maintainence, fast growing vine. The leaves provide quick coverage and the flowers last till frost in central Ohio....Read More

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Aurora, TX (Zone 8a) | May 2005 | positive

A beautifully easy little grower. This thunbergia sits on a south-facing front porch, twining up a teepee support and blooming constantl...Read More

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