BLACK EYED SUSAN VINE - WHITE,( LIVE PLANTS, Perennial

Thunbergia alata ‘White’ — Black-eyed Susan Vine, also known as Clock Vine — is a vigorous, heat-tolerant tropical vine producing classic white blooms with a bold black eye from May through October. Self-cleaning and extremely free-flowering, it excels on trellises, arbors, in window boxes, hanging baskets, and mixed containers. An outstanding pollinator plant. Perennial in zones 10–11; grown as an annual or overwintered indoors in colder climates. Shipped as a live plant in a 3-inch pot.

Plant Highlights

• Classic white petals with bold black eye — blooms prolifically May through October
• Trailing, vining habit — 10–12 inches tall, 18–20 inches wide; self-cleaning
• Outstanding for trellises, arbors, window boxes, hanging baskets, and mixed containers
• Heat tolerant; excellent pollinator plant; attracts bees and butterflies
• Perennial in zones 10–11; annual or overwintered indoors in colder climates

Planting & Care Guide

Light: Full sun preferred (at least 6 hours of direct sun daily). In hot, dry climates provide partial afternoon shade for the healthiest plants.

Soil: Well-draining, organically rich soil; pH 6.6–7.7. Amend with a few inches of compost before planting.

Water: Consistent moisture — approximately 1 inch per week. Mulch around the base to retain moisture. Check the top inch of soil before additional watering in extreme heat.

Planting: Set transplants 3 inches from supports. Space 8–12 inches apart. Pinch tips of young plants to encourage branching. Netting or strings make excellent trellis material.

Planting Specs

• Type: Tender perennial (annual in zones below 10)
• USDA Zones: 10–11 perennial; annual elsewhere
• Height: 10–12 inches | Spread: 18–20 inches
• Bloom season: May through October
• Bloom color: White with black eye
• Light: Full sun (partial afternoon shade in hot climates)
• Soil: Well-drained, organically rich, pH 6.6–7.7
• Spacing: 8–12 inches