It is a relatively short-lived perennial if grown in warm climates and an annual in cooler regions.
Black-Eyed Susan Vine Care
Here are the basic care instructions for growing black-eyed Susan vine.
Warning
This vine is reported as becoming invasive in a few warm parts of the United States.
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It can be helpful to work several inches ofcompostinto the soil before planting.
Feed them lightly every four to six weeks with acomplete fertilizerto keep them growing well.
Done in the fall, this perpetuates plants over the winter in colder regions.
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Seeds can be relatively expensive because this plant’s seeds are difficult to collect.
Ordinary commercial potting mix in any well-draining container will suffice.
Indoor specimens will need plenty of sun and may need supplemental light to keep the plants blooming.
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It’s also possible to move potted plants indoors to continue growing through the winter as a houseplant.
Treat any outbreaks quickly withinsecticidal soap.
What Do Black-Eyed Susan Vine Flowers Look and Smell Like?
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Despite its common name, the black-eyed Susan vine has no relation to black-eye Susans (Rudbeckia hirta).
With their quick growth habit and sprawling nature, black-eyed Susan vines can overtake nearby plants.
This can be deceptive, however, since the plant self-seeds so readily that perpetuating colonies are common.
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This fast-growing vine grows about 3 to 8 feet tall in one season as an annual.
As a perennial in warmer zones, this tropical vine may grow to about 20 feet.
Black-eyed Susan vine.Invasive Plant Atlas of the United States.
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Black-Eyed Susan Vine, Thunberiga alata.University of Wisconsin Extension.
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