Thunbergia laurifolia (Blue Trumpet Vine)

Thunbergia laurifolia, Blue Trumpet Vine, Blue Sky vine, Laurel-leaved thunbergia
Thunbergia laurifolia

Botanical name: Thunbergia laurifolia

Common names: Blue Trumpet Vine, Blue Sky vine, Laurel-leaved thunbergia

Family: Acanthaceae

Origin: India, Malaysia

USDA Plant Hardiness MapVine or creeper plantSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterBlue, lavender, purple flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsSubtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeSeaside, salt tolerant plant

Ornamental vine with Showy, violet, trumpet shaped flowers up to three inches across. Can be used as a background shrub if allowed to sprawl at the rear of a bed. It's also pretty clambering up a mail box or lamp post.

Thunbergia laurifolia is similar to Thunbergia grandiflora. The difference is the Thunbergia laurifolia has narrower, glabrous leaves while Thunbergia grandiflora has broader, hairy leaves with larger lobes.


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