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Thunbergia alata - video

Black - eyed Susan
Family: Acanthaceae
Origin: tropical eastern Africa
USDA Zone: 8-11?
USDA Plant Hardiness MapVine or creeper plantSemi-shadeFull sunRegular waterYellow, orange flowersRed, crimson, vinous flowersWhite, off-white flowersPink flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsSubtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time
Thunbergia alata
Flowers vary depending on variety: white, yellow, terracotta, white, cream, in different shades. There is always a black center that gives the plant its name - Black Eye Susan.


Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/thunbergia_alata.htm

Thunbergia alata Spanish Eyes, Terracotta

Terracotta Red Black-eyed Susan - a fine fast growing sprawling vine with attractive red flowers.

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Other sizes available

Grown in
6"/1 gal pot
In stock
$29.95