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Thunbergia erecta (Bush Clock Vine)

Bush Clock Vine, Sweet Clock Vine, King’s Mantle

Thunbergia erecta, Bush Clock Vine, King’s Mantle, Purple Vine, Purple Flowers, Purple Climber, Perennial Vines
Thunbergia erecta, Bush Clock Vine, King’s Mantle, Purple Vine, Purple Flowers, Purple Climber, Perennial Vines

Vigorous, Thunbergia erecta (Bush Clock Vine) is an erect, sometimes twining, evergreen shrub with small, ovate, dark green leaves and slightly fragrant, velvety dark blue to purple flowers, 1 in. long (2.5 cm), adorned with cream or yellow throats. Borne singly or in small clusters, they bloom throughout the summer and fall.

  • Will grow up to 4-6 ft. tall (120-180 cm) and 5-8 ft. wide (150-240 cm).
  • Thrives in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soils. Moderately drought tolerant. Water this plant generously and protect it from strong winds.
  • Great for hedges, foundations, beds and borders or cascading down a wall.
  • No serious pest or disease issues. Keep an eye out for nematodes.
  • Propagate by cuttings or layers.
  • Native to western Africa.

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Hardiness 10 - 11
Climate Zones 16, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2
Plant Type Shrubs
Plant Family Acanthaceae
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Height 4' - 6'
(120cm - 180cm)
Spread 5' - 8'
(150cm - 240cm)
Spacing 36" - 60"
(90cm - 150cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen
Tolerance Drought
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens, Walls And Fences
Garden Styles Mediterranean Garden, Informal and Cottage
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
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Requirements

Hardiness 10 - 11
Climate Zones 16, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2
Plant Type Shrubs
Plant Family Acanthaceae
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Height 4' - 6'
(120cm - 180cm)
Spread 5' - 8'
(150cm - 240cm)
Spacing 36" - 60"
(90cm - 150cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen
Tolerance Drought
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens, Walls And Fences
Garden Styles Mediterranean Garden, Informal and Cottage
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Do I Need?
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