Sunny™
Thunbergia alata 'Sunny Orange Wonder'
Black-eyed Susan Vine
Photo courtesy of Ball Seeds
- Great for hanging baskets
- Excellent for trellises
- Rich orange bloom
- Long lasting blooms
Climbing
Container
Hanging Basket
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Summer
Attracts Butterflies
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers full sun to partial shade, consistently moist, well-drained soil, and needs support for climbing.
Height: 6-8 ft
Spread: 16-24 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~6 ½” pot
Bloom Color: Orange
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Climbing
- Container
- Hanging Basket
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Trailing
- Climbing
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Thunbergia
Common Name: Black-eyed Susan Vine
Thunbergia, often called Black-Eyed Susan Vine, is a fast-growing, twining plant known for cheerful, trumpet-shaped flowers, Key traits include heart-shaped leaves, vibrant blooms, vigorous climbing/trailing habits, and easy propagation, though some species can become weedy.