Garden Use
Black-eyed susan vine is a perennial that you will often see used in hanging baskets, which show off its long, trailing vines. In cottage, tropical, and ornamental gardens, it will ramble over the ground if left unstaked, or it can be trained to grow on walls, trellis, or other structures. Some gardeners will mix it with a contrasting vine, like morning glory or purple passionflower.
Interesting Facts
This bright and cheery vine can be grown indoors or outdoors. In colder climates, it will only grow outdoors as an annual. This vining flower can grow into long vines and does best when trellised or given some sort of support. It needs warm
temperatures and a little shelter from the hottest rays of the sun.
Name Story
Black-eyed susan vine: The name "Black-eyed Susan" is thought to have come from a character that appeared in many traditional ballads and songs. It is a climbing plant and the center of the flower is brownish-black colored like a pair of focused eyes. Therefore, it is commonly called Black-eyed Susan vine.
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