Thunbergia sp. (Thunbergia)

Thunbergia sp. purple flower close up with a long white tube and leaves
Thunbergia sp. flower with a vibrant purple face and long white throat

Botanical name: Thunbergia sp.

Common name: Thunbergia

Family: Acanthaceae

Origin: Africa, Asia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeShadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade; shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyKeep soil moistWatering: Regular; keep soil moist
White, off-white flowersBlue, lavender, purple flowersRed, crimson, vinous flowersYellow, orange flowersFlower color: White and off-white; blue, lavender, purple; red, crimson, vinous; yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Ornamental foliageFoliage color: Ornamental foliage
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsButterfly attractor: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

Thunbergias are vigorous annual or perennial vines and shrubs growing to 2-8 m tall.

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Thunbergia sp. purple flower on vine with green leaves, close up shot
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Thunbergia sp. purple flowers with yellow centers nestled among thick green leaves.
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Thunbergia sp. (Thunbergia) white flower close up with green leaves and tall grass background.
Thunbergia sp. (Thunbergia) white flower with a yellow throat amidst green foliage and blades of grass.
Thunbergia sp. (Thunbergia) white flower with yellow centers close up over green foliage
Thunbergia sp. (Thunbergia) white flower with yellow centers sitting amongst fuzzy green foliage and stems
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Thunbergia sp. (Thunbergia) white flower with yellow center close up showing green fuzzy leaves
Thunbergia sp. (Thunbergia) white flower with yellow center and green fuzzy leaves on a stem
Thunbergia sp. (Thunbergia) light purple flower with yellow center, close up on green leaves.
Thunbergia sp. (Thunbergia) light purple flower with yellow center and textured green foliage nearby.
Thunbergia sp. (Thunbergia) purple flower and yellow tube close up on green vine background
Thunbergia sp. (Thunbergia) purple flower growing from a yellow tube attached to green stems.
Thunbergia sp. (Thunbergia) light yellow flower close up capturing delicate rounded petals with green foliage
Thunbergia sp. (Thunbergia) yellow flower open with rounded petals above long narrow green leaves nearby
Thunbergia sp. purple flower close up with yellow centers and green leaves
Thunbergia sp. with vibrant purple petals and clear yellow center throat circles.
Thunbergia sp. purple flower close up with green leaves in a black container
Thunbergia sp. purple flower with a yellow throat and green textured leaves.
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