Black Eyed Susan Vine Spanish Eyes
Thunbergia alata
Annual. There are countless ways to enjoy this cheery, sun-loving vine; window boxes, ground cover, on a trellis as a screen, in hanging baskets, decorating mailboxes and columns. Very fast growing with large, lush foliage, and masses of blooms all summer long in an eye-catching, dazzling array of sunset hues; the petals make a brilliant contrast to the dark, "Spanish eyes." Perennial in zones 9-11; otherwise grown as an annual. Easy to grow from seed. This packet contains 25 seeds.
Blooms summer
Height: 5' - 10' vine
Days to Emerge: 15 - 20 days
Seed Depth: 1/8"
Seed Spacing: 6"
Thinning: Not necessary
When to sow outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after average last frost.
When to start inside: 6 to 8 weeks before average last frost. Transplant outside after average last frost.
Artist: Carolyn Crawford