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Thunbergia fragrans

 
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Family: Acanthaceae (ah-kanth-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Thunbergia (thun-BER-jee-uh) (Info)
Species: fragrans (FRAY-granz) (Info)

Synonym:Thunbergia volubilis

3 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Vines and Climbers

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

Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage:
Evergreen
Velvet/Fuzzy-Textured

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From softwood cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
By simple layering

Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

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Profile:

No positives
2 neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral smiln32 On Oct 6, 2004, smiln32 from Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) wrote:

Woody twiner native to India and Sri Lanka. Flowers are white 2 inches wide and very fragrant. Fast growing in full sun. Excellent container, garden and hanging basket plant. Soft green foliage, the vine will flower all summer and will easily train up a trellis or fence.

Neutral lupinelover On Jan 30, 2003, lupinelover from Grove City, OH (Zone 6a) wrote:

Fragrance varies by plant: grow rooted cuttings of known plants for consistent results.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

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Clearwater, Florida
Dade City, Florida
Palm Bay, Florida



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