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Today's bloom is Black-Eyed Susan Vine 'African Sunset' (Thunbergia alata)

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Bloom of the Day for March 11th, 2010:

Black-Eyed Susan Vine 'African Sunset'
(Thunbergia alata)

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Information:
Type of plant: Vines and Climbers

Bloom color: Rose/Mauve, Red, Coral/Apricot

Bloom time of year: Late Spring/Early Summer, Mid Summer, Late Summer/Early Fall

Sun requirements: Sun to Partial Shade

Cold hardiness: Zone 9a to Zone 10b

Height: 6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Spacing: 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

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13 members have or want this plant for trade.

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onewish1 wrote:
thank you

pixie62560 wrote:
Nice! I love the color of this one.

plantladylin wrote:
Wow, that is a beauty! I love the color too, looks like a sunset.

Marylyn_TX wrote:
That's beautiful!! :-)

onewish1 wrote:
thank you!

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