Black-Eyed Susan VineCommon Name: Black-Eyed Susan Vine Scientific Name: Thunbergia alata USDA Hardiness Zones: 9 to 10 (grown as an annual in cooler zones) Approximate number of seeds per gram (ounce) : 37 (1,100) Sun: full sun Water: keep soil moist during germination, once established, drought tolerant Soil: cover with about 1/4 inch of well-drained soil Temperature: 20 to 25 degrees Celsius (68 to 77 degrees Fahrenheit) Spacing: 12 inches apart Germination Time: two to three weeks Not related to the non-vining black-eyed susan, the Black-Eyed Susan Vine will grow to a height of up to 5 feet. It grows as a perennial in warmer areas, but can be grown as an annual in cooler areas. Use a trellis to allow the black-eyed susan vine room to grow.
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