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Black-Eyed Susan Vine Seeds
Black-Eyed Susan Vine Seeds
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Inspiring poets with its beauty, this 1800s heirloom can be enjoyed in window boxes, hanging baskets, as a ground cover, as a screen, on a trellis or fence, and decorating mailboxes and columns. You will be rewarded with lush foliage and masses of blooms all summer long in vibrant orange, yellow, and white; the colorful petals make a striking contrast to the black "eye".
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Variety Info
Family: Acanthaceae
Native: Africa
Hardiness: Perennial USDA zones 10 and 11, otherwise grown as an annual
Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Bloom Period: Summer to frost
Plant Dimensions: 5'–8' long vine; in frost-free areas it may reach 20'.
Variety Info: 1"–1½" wide, vibrant white, yellow, and orange flowers, some with and some without a contrasting black "eye".
Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is 65°–80°F.
When to Start Inside: 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date. Transplant outside after average last frost. Use biodegradable pots to prevent root disturbance when transplanting.
Days to Emerge: 15–20 days
Seed Depth: ⅛"
Seed Spacing: 1 seed every 6"
Thinning: Not required
- Melanie A.WA, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 3 out of 5 starsSep 26, 2025Underwhelmed
Having seen this vine last year in person, I was so excited to try it. I have a pack to a friend as well, and we both experienced a very LONG germination period and then it seemed to take the plant months to even get more than 4 inches long. It could have been user error as once I put the plant in direct sunlight all day, it did pick up its growing time and I did get a few flowers but I am a little disappointed. I will try again next year.
I will add that out of 10 seeds, only 3 sprouted and my friend said the same thing. Germination was poor and I used very good soil.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? Raised BedEGEpic GardeningSep 29, 2025Hey Melanie,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- MKRated 5 out of 5 starsOct 5, 20245 Stars
I planted some seeds along a fence line in untreated, neglected soil and forgot about them for weeks. Around middle of summer, these popped up out of nowhere and took off! They have become one of my favorites in the yard, and they attract a lot of butterflies. I regret not planting more and planting earlier, but I will be reordering more next year for sure.
Zone 7a in Midwest.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Beginner - Martine D.Verified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 starsMay 11, 20241 Star
Planted these seeds an over a month ago, carefully watered them and nothing came up. Wrote customer service and still no response. Very disappointed in both the product and lack of customer service.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Expert - Patti D.Rated 4 out of 5 starsNov 4, 20234 Stars
I’m in NE Florida.I planted these in between my pole beans in late spring. They were slow to take off and then it got so warm and humid, I thought I had lost them, but finally our temperatures started to drop and these babies have been blooming like crazy in October and November. They are beautiful and lush, but the pollinators don’t seem interested, so I will probably not purchase them again.
EGEpic GardeningNov 6, 2023Hey Patti,
Thank you so much for your review and the beautiful photos! Black-eyed Susan vine (Thunbergia alata) is a little better for cooler weather conditions, which is likely why it didn't perform for you until the weather cooled down -- but to bring all the pollinators to your yard, consider a true Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) like our
Indian Summer, https://www.botanicalinterests.com/products/black-eyed-susan-indian-summer-seeds?_pos=1&_psq=Indian+summer&_ss=e&_v=1.0,
or Cherokee Sunset, https://www.botanicalinterests.com/products/cherokee-sunset-black-eyed-susan-seeds?_pos=1&_psq=Cherokee+Sunset+bla&_ss=e&_v=1.0, varieties. These tend to have better resilience to hotter weather (especially Indian Summer), and they're huge pollinator magnets! These true Black-eyed Susans don't vine, but they do provide an incredible display of color, are tolerant of warmer weather, and make fantastic cut flowers, too.
Thank you, again, for sharing the photos. They sure did brighten up our day! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Juselena S.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsJun 1, 20235 Stars
I love this easy to grow vine and as you can see in the picture so do the bees! I have grown this every year since the first year I tried it. I direct sew it in the garden or in a big pot and it never fails to make me happy.
