Category: Annual
Family: ACANTHACEAE
Genus: Thunbergia
species: alata
Origin:
Size: 0 (min) to 6 (max)
Size Description:
Notes:
Plant type: Annual vine
Height x width: Up to 6 feet
Growth habit: Vine
Foliage: Simple, triangular to ovate, dark green leaves
Flowers: Single flowers in the traditional yellow color as well as orange and white cultivars, often with a dark eye in the center but sometimes without
Culture: Partial to full sun. Steven Still (Manual of Herbaceous Ornamental Plants) recommends light shade because the plant does not perform well in excessive heat
Uses: Trellis, hanging basket, trailing plant in mixed containers
Propagation: Seed
Cultivars: A number of different cultivars are available, including ‘Alba’ (white), ‘Aurantiaca’ (yellowish orange), ‘Apricot Smoothie’, and ‘Blushing Susie’ (a mix of red, ivory and apricot)
Notes courtesy of Sue Trusty.

Characteristics:

Full Sun Tolerance:		Good Performance	See other plants that like full sun.
Part Shade Tolerance:		Performs Well	See other plants that like part shade.