Black-eyed Susan


Photo: Lorna Rose		Black-eyed Susan Thunbergia alata Climbing and Ground Cover Plants Queensland Dry Tropics Region

	Vigorous herbaceous perennial climber that can reach 3-4m. Deep green triangular leaves to 7cm form a thick cover. Flowers are borne in warmer months on single stalks, varying from fellow to bright orange, with a dark black throat. These are followed by small hairy seed capsule holding a few small seeds.

HOW IT SPREADS Whilst the plant does produce seeds the major source of spread is through the dumping of garden waste. The plant also spreads by virtue of its vigorous vegetative habit.





Other superior selections include; Eustrephus latifolius - Wombat Berry Tecomanthe species 'Roaring Meg' Ask your local retailer for more superior selections

Alternative Plants


Photo: Macbird Floraprint		Bower of Beauty Pandorea jasminoides Climbing and Ground Cover Plants

	Vigorous climber to spreading shrub with dark green glossy pinnate leaves. Flowers are borne in terminal clusters in the warmer months and are pink with a dark carmine throat. There are several cultivars including 'Lady Di' that has cream flowers.

Photo: Lorna Rose		Snake Vine Hibbertia scandens Climbing and Ground Cover Plants

	Slender twining climber or trailing groundcover plant. It has dark green leaves and plentiful large buttercup yellow flowers in the warmer months. This plant is drought and frost resistant and tolerant of salt spray.

Photo: Lorna Rose		Wonga Wonga Vine Pandorea pandorana Climbing and Ground Cover Plants

	Vigourous Australian native twining plant. Flowers are tubular and creamy-white with purple or brownish markings and appear in spring and summer. Several new cultivars have been developed including 'Snowbells' with pure white flowers and 'Golden Showers' with yellow-bronze flowers.