Susie Yellow with Black Eye black-eyed susan vine
Thunbergia alata 'Susie Yellow with Black Eye'
USDA zones10 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size6 to 8 feet tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Habit
- Cascading
- Bloom season
- Spring, autumn
- Bloom color
- Yellow with black center eye
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Susie Yellow with Black Eye' black-eyed Susan vine (Thunbergia alata 'Susie Yellow with Black Eye') is a vine for containers, privacy screens, and pollinator gardens. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 10 and warmer, down to about 30°F (-1°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes full or part sun and average moisture. Its cascading stems reach 6 to 8 feet, and the yellow blooms with black centers draw butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees.
Pairs well with Mandevilla, Lantana, and Diva dahlia.