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Black-Eyed Susan Vine (Thunbergia alata): Annual Beauty for Containers

The yellow-flowered vine seen in Boston is likely Thunbergia alata, the black-eyed Susan vine. It’s perennial only in south Florida; elsewhere grow it as an annual. It thrives in containers with support.

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Garden Articles

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Plants

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